Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Occupational Therapists to join our Neuro Rehabilitation service in Southampton. We have a 15 hour per week fixed term maternity leave cover role. The successful post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience working within our Early Supported Discharge teams. You will work closely with the other OTs in the team as well as other multidisciplinary team members including Rehabilitation Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Physio's, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Dieticians, Rehabilitation Assistants, and administrative support. You will be required to regularly supervise other staff and there are opportunities to develop your teaching skills at the University by supporting practical sessions. You will receive profession specific and CPD support from Band 7/8 OTs within the service. Previous training organised by the Neuro Rehab Service has included study days on Pilates in Neuro Rehab, Evidenced Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Vestibular Rehabilitation. The post holder will have post graduate experience which should include some specific neurological clinical experience and relevant CPD as well as evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is also desirable. This is a community post and therefore access to a car for community visits essential.Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-professional neuro rehab teams, in close collaboration with other relevant services.
• Manage caseload of clients within the community or ward setting and oversee caseload for rehab assistants.
• Undertake assessment and treatment of clients, who have complex and / or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehab interventions.
• Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehab 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.
• Supervise junior members of staff, rehab assistants and students.
• Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments.
The Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team provides intensive neurorehabilitation to individuals with a Stroke or Neurological diagnosis, who have been newly discharged from hospital or are at risk of admission into hospital and have a GP within Southampton City or parts of West Hampshire. The multidisciplinary team comprises of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Rehab Assistant therapy and admin, which is delivered in a client's own home or alternative community setting.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata