Job Description

Department/ward:

Occupational Therapy



Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Department:

Clinical Operations

Salary range:

40,281 - 53,127 per annum (dependent on experience/banding)

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week

Location:

Putney, Southwest London

Closing date:

04/08/2025

Interview date:

week of 11/08/2025



Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.



Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability



We have an exciting opportunity, we are seeking B6 Occupational Therapists to join our Clinical Operations team in RHN. Your key responsibility is to prepare and administer therapeutic Occupational Therapy programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team. Occupational therapists work across all service areas at RHN, on a rotational basis, covering the following areas:



Brain Injury Service (BIS)

Ventilation service

Neuro-behavioural services

Young adults service

Specialist Nursing Home services



The RHN is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Huntington's disease and prolonged disorders of consciousness. Our specialist services include a ventilator unit and a neuro-behavioural unit.



We help those with the most complex of health needs and disabilities including degenerative or progressive conditions as well as providing palliative care. The patients we support usually have complex physical challenges alongside their neuro-disability.



Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.



Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Diploma/degree/masters degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by RCOT & HCPC.

Member of RCOT/College of Occupational Therapists.

An interest in the clinical management of severe neuro-disability.

Demonstrates a proficient understanding of the role and need of evidence based practice.

A working knowledge of physical assessment of complex neuro presentations.

A good understanding of long term neurological conditions.



Experience

Essential

Minimum of 18 months practising as a qualified OT and minimum of 6 months working in the field of neuro-disability.

Ability to prescribe and grade a detailed treatment plan.

Able to demonstrate flexibility, able to respond to rapidly changing requirements and implement and initiate new ideas.

Ability to prioritise and manage a large caseload.



Desirable

An interest in postural management and splinting.



To Apply

Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.



RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk



Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.



RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.



Main objectives of the role

Key responsibilities