Fife Neuro Rehabilitation Service is a multi disciplinary team providing expert stroke and neurological rehabilitation to adults across in patient, out patient, and community settings.
Due to service redesign, we are seeking anexperienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Neuro Rehabilitation Team. You will contribute to the delivery of high quality, person centred care for adults referred to the service. The role includes a key focus on vocational rehabilitation, supporting individuals to return to work or meaningful activity following a neurological event.
As a Band 6 clinician, you will work closely with the wider multi disciplinary team to assess and treat individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders. You will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and case management to maximise independence, safety, and quality of life, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous practice.
Essential criteria include:
- Significant experience with clinical experience in acute stroke, rehabilitation or a related speciality
- Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
- Knowledge and application of occupational therapy models of practice within rehabilitation
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical presentations at a senior level
- Competency with basic IT systems and confidence working as part of a collaborative MDT
Desirable criteria:
- Experience or specialist interest in neuro-rehabilitation or stroke rehabilitation
- Previous involvement in vocational rehabilitation or return to work pathways
Qualifications:
A degree in Occupational Therapy is essential. Evidence of relevant training specific to neurological or stroke rehabilitation would be advantageous. Applicants should be registered with HCPC.
Candidates will be required to attend face to face interviews.
For informal enquiries please contact Clare McDonald, Principal Occupational Therapist on 01592 226 823
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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