Full job descriptionBand 6 Occupational Therapist – Spinal Rehabilitation

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist spinal rehabilitation service, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention for individuals with complex rehabilitation needs. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload, support patients to maximise functional independence following spinal cord injury and other spinal conditions, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

*Manage and prioritise a specialist spinal rehabilitation caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing individualised treatment plans.
*Assess functional abilities, occupational performance and rehabilitation needs, supporting patients to maximise independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
*Deliver specialist interventions addressing personal care, dressing, toileting, functional transfers, wheelchair use and participation in meaningful occupations.
*Assess equipment needs, seating, positioning, pressure management and environmental adaptations to promote safety, accessibility and independence.
*Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), patients, families and carers to establish rehabilitation goals and monitor progress.
*Contribute to complex discharge planning, coordinating equipment provision, home adaptations, community rehabilitation and ongoing support.
*Apply advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex presentations, identify clinical risks and adapt interventions in response to changing rehabilitation needs.
*Provide clinical guidance and supervision to junior staff, support workers and students, as appropriate.
*Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
*Maintain accurate clinical records and professional reports in accordance with HCPC standards, professional guidance and organisational policies.


Essential Skills & Experience

*Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
*Relevant post-registration experience in physical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, spinal rehabilitation or a comparable specialist clinical setting.
*Strong occupational therapy assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.
*Understanding of spinal cord injury and its impact on functional independence, occupational performance and participation.
*Experience supporting individuals with complex physical rehabilitation needs and developing person-centred intervention plans.
*Knowledge of equipment provision, functional transfers, wheelchair and seating considerations, pressure management and discharge planning.
*Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently, prioritise competing demands and assess and manage clinical risk.
*Excellent communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
*Experience supporting colleagues, students or service development activities, with the ability to demonstrate leadership appropriate to a Band 6 role.
*Commitment to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice and delivering high-quality patient care.


Additional Information

The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate and clinically confident, with a strong commitment to promoting independence, dignity and quality of life for individuals undergoing spinal rehabilitation. They will demonstrate effective clinical leadership, collaborative working and a commitment to continuous service improvement.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, relevant pre-employment checks and verification of professional registration, in accordance with organisational requirements.