Specialist Occupational Therapist - Complex Rehabilitation
The closing date is 10 June 2025
Job summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work As part of the neurological occupational therapy service who are a well established, supportive multidisciplinary team. The team, is lead by our Principal physiotherapist who is part of a wider service servicing neurology, stroke and amputee patients across the hospital and community.
This post will also cover in-patients at our in-patient Lascelles Complex Rehabilitation unit at times of staff leave
As a specialist we are looking for applicants who are passionate about neurological rehabilitation and possess relevant experience in cognitive and physical rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy.
Applicants will be HCPC registered and have a min of 18 months post graduate experience, have a valid work permit and previous experience in the NHS. Evidence of post-graduate training in rehabilitation and / or stroke and on-going personal CPD is desired. Prior experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work with complex cases is not essential but is desirable.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate solid clinical skills as you will be working independently in outpatient and community settings as part of the Occupational Therapy service. You will be part of a small outpatient team of qualified staff and rehabilitaion prationers and together you will provide and ensure the required standards of the care/service to rehabilitation and the management of patients with long-term and newly acquired neurological conditions..
We have a structured in service training programme and appraisal process in place to actively promote ongoing learning. Across all the services we have very experienced clinicians who are passionate about developing others and themselves.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
27 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3062S
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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