Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our neuro-rehabilitation rotation. The post holder will rotate between four specialist services: Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team, Early Supported Discharge Team, Vocational Rehabilitation Service, Snowdon Ward.Each rotation is 18 months and will work with people who have a variety of neuro conditions including Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, MS, MND, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's Disease.

Rehab interventions across all services include assessment of cognitive impairment and prescription of interventions related to this, assessment of posture in lying and sitting, ADL assessment, specialist equipment ordering and prescription, moving and handling assessment. Intervention intensity and specialities will vary across the rotations offering a unique opportunity to develop clinical skills and learn from highly skilled colleagues.

You should have postgrad experience working with those who have a neurological impairment, an understanding of the rehab process and be able to work in both inpatient and community settings. Use of a car and valid UK driving licence is essential. You will work as park of a skilled multidisciplinary team. There will be opportunity to collaborate with other organisations in the community, and you will be encouraged to participate and lead on service development projects. There will be supervision from Band 7 OTs as well as support from other senior therapy colleagues.

Main duties of the job

*To work as part of multi-professional neuro rehab teams, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, inpatient wards, rapid response etc.

*Manage caseload of clients within the community or ward setting and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants.

*Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within a community/ward setting, who have complex / and or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

*Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the hospital, clinic or community setting.

*To manage and organise the team's caseload when the team leader is absent e.g. attending the MDT meeting, scheduling work for self and other team members, providing specialist advise to team members and external agencies

*Carry out profession specific and general multidisciplinary rehabilitation procedures, many of which will require specialist skills and knowledge

*Supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on clinical placement.

*Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments e.g. active involvement in professional special interest groups and taking responsibility to incorporate into practice.

*To actively contribute to team developments on a routine basis.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 15 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Based on Full Time hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 348-SSW-12998
• Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, state registered.
• Post registration course e.g. Stroke Rehabilitation, LTC management, Palliative care, Postural management, Continence Care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Employer details

• Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/