Job Description

Role: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehab

Location - The Wellington Hospital, London

Contract Type - Permanent,

Hours: Full time at 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary Range - Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.


The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.


In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. And we're supported by the UK's largest private intensive care unit. We also offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electro-chemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London means we're able to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery as well as pioneering neurosurgery.


You'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a varied caseload with opportunities to rotate across PDOC, spinal, stroke, TBI, general neuro, acute OT, and outpatients.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialist OT interventions using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Independently manage caseloads and contribute to MDT planning and communication. Assess patient understanding and consent, respecting cultural and individual needs. Set and evaluate treatment goals using validated outcome measures. Ensure safe use of equipment and support junior staff in competency development. Participate in service development, audits, and weekend rotas as required. Maintain CPD, contribute to education sessions, and support students and assistants.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring:

Professional qualification of Occupational Therapy BSc or MSc HCPC Registration Minimum of two years Neuro-clinical experience Specialist knowledge in Neuro - Rehab

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.


We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers

HCA Culture and Values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK's core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.


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