Job summary
The postholder will deliver a highly specialised, evidence-based occupational therapy service to adults with complex neurological disabilities across inpatient, outpatient and other relevant clinical settings. They will manage a highly complex caseload, providing expert assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to support patients in achieving their functional goals and maximising their independence and quality of life.

The role involves leading the ongoing development and delivery of specialist occupational therapy services, providing expert advice and guidance to healthcare professionals, and promoting high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care. The postholder will contribute to research, clinical audit, service evaluation and improvement initiatives, developing and implementing clinical resources, policies, guidelines and service pathways.

In addition, the postholder will lead multidisciplinary education and training programmes within the Trust and nationally, support undergraduate and postgraduate learning, and supervise and appraise junior occupational therapists. Working closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist, they will contribute to the day-to-day management of the department, lead designated service development projects and help ensure the delivery of a high-quality, clinically effective specialist service.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a highly specialised, evidenced based occupational therapy service to adult patients with highly complex neurological disability, in a range of environments
• To carry a in/outpatient caseload of the most complex patients referred to the service
• To be responsible for the continuing development and implementation of a highly specialist therapy service providing expert advice and guidance to other healthcare professionals
• To participate in research and development by initiating, planning and undertaking clinical audits/research projects to evaluate and develop the specialist therapy service and produce evidence based resources, policies and guidelines and support other staff to do so
• To support staff with service development in order to ensure provision of a high quality patient centred and clinically effective service
• To lead on the development and implementation of high quality multi professional education and training programmes both within the trust, nationally including to undergraduates/postgraduates
• To supervise and carry out appraisals for one or more junior Occupational Therapists
• To assist the Lead OT in the day to day running of the department including development of policies and procedures and take responsibility for dedicated projects e.g. service pathway design, audit, leading on IDT service development projects

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-OCE-8329952-B7

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Evidence of CPD relevant to the advanced practice of Occupational Therapy within neurology
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training to MSc or equivalent or willingness to undertake such training following appointment
• Experience of working as a specialist neurological band 6 Occupational Therapist
• Experience of psychiatry/managing challenging behaviour
• Fieldwork educator experience
• Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience
• Experience of active contribution to service development/improvement

Desirable

• Member of relevant Specialist interest group
• Diploma in posture management
• Experience of working as a specialist neurological Band 7 Occupational Therapist
• External Teaching / Lecturing experience
• SMART assessor
• Experience of service development/evaluation

Employer contact details
Lead OT: Alison Mary Bragg, alison.bragg@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865737380

This 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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