Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to lead our Neuro Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VRS) in Southampton. VRS is an OT led service dedicated to working with people with a variety of predominantly neuro conditions including Stroke, Brain Injury, MS, Spinal Injury & Long Covid. Intervention aims to support an individual to achieve goals to succeed in a vocation and return to employment. Rehab is tailored to meet the needs of the individual, with the outpatient setting offering facilities that include a workshop, kitchen, IT suite and garden. Rehab can include a group workshop to complete individual project work, the 'Building Skills for Work' group programme and 1:1 OT sessions. The post holder will have post graduate experience which should include some specific neuro clinical experience, excellent leadership skills and evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is desirable. The post holder will be supported by our Service Leads and work closely with other team members including OTs, Rehab Assistants and admin support. Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job- To support with the co-ordination and development of the provision of an effective and efficient Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VRS) within Southampton / South West Hants.
- To provide highly specialist therapy skills within VRS.
- To undertake advanced specialist therapeutic assessments and treatment for your own caseload of patients with diverse and complex conditions, developing and delivering individualised treatment programmes.
- To be an advocate for patient empowerment and promote a rehab ethos in all elements of patient care and activity.
- To support the case management process by providing expert clinical advice and therapy to patients with a variety of complex conditions.
- To assist senior staff in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.
- To assist senior staff in development and maintenance of an efficient and effective therapy service.
- To support senior and junior staff to develop their skills and map their development needs alongside the workforce plan.
- To provide strong clinical and operational leadership within the VRS team, which inspires, motivates and empowers the team and promotes a structure of clear authority and credibility, embedding a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement within their area of responsibility.
- To support managers in planning, delivering and evaluating care pathways and together lead the planning, delivery / evaluation of all elements of rehab programmes.
About usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives. Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care. We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support. Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
DetailsDate posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 348-SSW-11763
Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
Job description### Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- UK Health Professions Council registered (HCPC, NMC) Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Nurse with education to degree level or equivalent.
- Post graduate training or equivalent experience.
- Education to master's level or equivalent experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Hiring Manager
Susan Daniel
susan.daniel8@nhs.net
03001235007
DetailsDate posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 348-SSW-11763
Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom
