Job Description

Neurological Rehabilitation



Band 7



0.6 WTE Part Time post on The Alderbourne Neurological Rehabilitation Unit.



An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Hillingdon Hospitals Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Team on the Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit.



We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working within the area of Neurological Rehabilitation. The Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit has provided specialist Neurological Rehabilitation over many years, we also work in partnership with Imperial NHS Trust to provide 8 level 1 rapid access acute rehabilitation services (RAAR) beds within their current service. 4 RAAR beds are provided on The Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit at Hillingdon Hospital.



The successful applicant will work within the current neurological rehabilitation team on ARU working across both level 1 and level 2 neurological rehabilitation beds on the Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit.



You must demonstrate a high level of communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and want to continue to develop within the specialist area of Neurological Rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will:

Gain experience in treating complex neurological patients with a variety of neurological conditions Work within an established multidisciplinary neurological therapy team and develop close links within North West London Services across the patient pathway Have excellent opportunities to develop skills in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, within an efficient and clinically effective Occupational Therapy service Have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing development of the service and participate in our in-house training programme.

We are looking for candidates who:

Have HCPC registration.



Have NHS experience at Band 6 level, including rotations within neurological rehabilitation or experience treating patients with acquired brain injuries due to various aetiologies and other neurological conditions



Are hardworking, adaptable, possess high-level communications skills, initiative and self-motivation.



At Hillingdon Hospital the therapy services are fully integrated, the Occupational Therapists and physiotherapists work together to provide an exciting, friendly and supportive environment in which staff are encouraged to develop to their full potential. You will contribute to the leadership of the wider integrated therapy service and continuous development of the service. You will be supported by the Therapy Team Lead and the band 8a clinical specialist in Occupational Therapy.



Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist