University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Specialist Occupational Therapist-Neurosciences & Hyper Acute Rehab
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Specialist Occupational Therapist-Neurosciences & Hyper Acute Rehab
B6 Occupational Therapist (12-month Fixed-Term) – Neurosurgery & Neurology / Hyper Acute Rehab
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applicants to join a dynamic 12-month fixed-term opportunity as an experienced Occupational Therapist (B6). This role combines work across neurosurgery, neurology, and the Hyper Acute Rehab project, operating within a 7-day service model, including weekends and bank holidays, under roster-based rotas.
You will provide senior clinical and operational leadership while supporting the strategic development of therapy services in neurosciences. This post is a full-time (1 whole-time equivalent) role, distributed as:
- 0.6 wte in neurosurgery & neurology,
- 0.4 wte in the new Hyper Acute Rehab team.
The role fosters collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, and therapy teams, requiring flexibility in hours and strong multidisciplinary working (MDT).
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior clinician and operational leader within the neurosciences therapy service, working alongside senior therapists to develop and refine service offerings.
- Provide neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed rehabilitation, and multi-therapy discharge planning for high-dependency neurological patients.
- Collaborate with local community services, regional specialist units, and local DistrictGeneral Hospitals (DGHs) for seamless patient handover.
- Participate in a 7-day service, including weekends, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Represent Occupational Therapy in audit, research, and service development initiatives.
- Act as a clinical educator, supporting staff and peers in improving best practices and events-based outcomes.
- Engage with clinical supervision and peer mentorship frameworks.
- Work within the broader Therapy Services department (100+ staff), fostering knowledge-sharing across disciplines.
About the Role
This fixed-term secondment is designed to experience and influence the evolving Hyper Acute Rehab service. You will:
- Shape a 21st-century acute neuro-rehab pathway, from rehabilitation bed activation to patient complex discharge.
- Work in a diverse Allied Health Professional (AHP) setting, promoting inter-agency cohesion.
- Join a trusted multi-disciplinary team, reflecting UHS’s core values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Requirements
Experience & Competencies
| Category | Details | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Specialisation | Postgraduate experience within acute hospital contexts, particularly in neurological patient management. Requires exposure to specialist assessments, risk stratification, and care underm Sudden behaviours. | |
| Leadership | Senior clinical experience in acute neurological early rehabilitation. Proven ability to fusion understanding and addressing complex patient care patient-centr. |
| Key Leadership | Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, evaluating clinical practice, and front-line improvements, including policy enforcement. | | Systems Understanding | Knowledge of NHS structures and collaborative processes across deletions. | | Equality of Access to services | Commitment to delivering inclusive, patient-centric care in alignment with UHS’s ** pí erweiterten models**. |
Essential Professional Standards
- Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification; or if developing enhanced skills in a wider clinical career.
- Registration: Current HCPC registration.
- Auditand Peer-Review Experience: Demonstrated ability to arrange evidence-based clinical probes.
- Team Integration: Evidence of proactively interacting multidisciplinary experiences, showcasing versatility in risk.
- Privacy & Confidentiality: Understanding of Data Protection laws and maintaining patients’ identities in digital platforms.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable Attributes
- Evidence-based practice experience:
- ** Policy-informed shared learning sessions.**
- Demonstrable leadership:
- ** Session facilitation or budget streams led from.**
- Support in new therapies:
- Experience in introducing newer, evidence-based interventions into regular practice.
Benefits of Joining UHS
- Professional Growth: Opportunities within one of England’s largest teaching trusts with collaborative teams, clinical pathways, and technology-driven learning.
- Location Perks: A thriving coastal city with international links, blending vibrant community life with professional development.
- Support & Flexibility: Commitment to well-integrated working policies fostering review facilities for balancing health, carer responsibilities or personal commitment.
- Commitment to Inclusion: Anti-racist and -discriminatory culture with equal priorities on diversity, equity, and workplace innovation.
Application and Practical Details
- Fixed-Term Specifics:
- Candidates must discuss their application and secondment impact with their current managers.
- Interview Process:
- A practical assessment will be included.
- All face-to-face interviews date: 6th of August 2025. Wear smart, comfortable clothing.
- Pre-Application Stage:
- Applicants are urged to contact HR for clarity and engagement about qualifying credentials.
Interested candidates should apply promptly, referencing this B6 Occupational Therapy post (regional hyperacute agility). Further enquiries can be sent to Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk regarding other opportunities within the Therapy pool.
Pro tip: Leverage your singular attributes and reflective narratives to demonstrate fit—avoid copying generic content used for other roles.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills