Occupational Therapist in Neurological Rehabilitation

4 weeks ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neurological Rehabilitation service to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work with our friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking neurology team in Rotherham and Doncaster.

The successful candidate will join our welcoming and friendly Multidisciplinary Team, which includes Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Rehab Assistants. They will provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in both inpatient and community settings to patients with a wide range of Neurological conditions, including MS, Brain injury, and Spinal Cord Injury.

There is also the opportunity to work across the wider neurological services in the trust, increasing clinical experience, working knowledge, and supporting colleagues. The successful candidate will have the scope to demonstrate and explore creative freedom within the role, as well as link with wider trust services, such as Flourish and the Diamond Centre. Services patients can access for their rehabilitation include a wood workshop and splinting facilities.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Carry out assessments to identify problems and devise treatment plans.
  • Provide therapeutic intervention to patients within the Neurorehabilitation setting.
  • Devise and delegate rehabilitation programmes to Rehabilitation Assistants dependent on level of competence.
  • Work in partnership with the Occupational Therapy Lead to monitor service performance and develop the service to meet the challenging needs of the pathway.
  • Attend meetings with the team and families to feedback progress, rehabilitation programmes, and discuss discharge plans.
  • Provide supervision and developmental guidance to students and Band 5 Occupational Therapists.
  • Work with Occupational Therapists and colleagues within the Multidisciplinary Team in relation to own areas of expertise and special interests.

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are valued and respected.

We have a wide portfolio, including mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, please visit our website.

Job Responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.



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