Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Neurorehabilitation,
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership across our Neurorehabilitation bed base and Early Supported Discharge service across Doncaster and Rotherham

Main duties of the job
As Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist you will work alongside the ward manager and other clinical leads to provide clinical leadership across the bed base and Early Supported Discharge Service. You will help with the triage, planning, prioritisation and review of referrals into the services, problem solving with the team any potential bottlenecks or issues with meeting service delivery targets to optimise patient flow.
To arrange an informal visit or for more information then please contact
Darrel Walton - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (current post holder)

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
376-PHN-0261-A
Job locations
Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Balby, Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Occupational therapy assessment and intervention principals and practice
• Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
• Extensive experience of neurological occupational therapy
• Knowledge or risk management and health and safety

Desirable

• Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
• Knowledge of counselling/debriefing techniques
• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• Post graduate education to master's level or equivalent relevant to clinical speciality

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Mentoring/coaching experience/qualification

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable post registration of clinical practice within Occupational Therapy practice
• Experience working in an NHS multi-professional setting
• Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
• Working to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
• Experience of supervising others

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership, influencing and implementing change

Skills
Essential

• Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Able to perform audit and analyse findings
• Presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information
• Professional approach
• Able to remain calm in difficult situations
• Organised/methodical
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Desirable

• Ability to take strategic view for long term service improvements
• Excellent evidenced report writing
• Able to negotiate, lobby and influence and build professional relationships and networks
• Ability to plan and develop services

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Balby, Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Jayne Brocklehurst
jayne.brocklehurst@nhs.net
01302798150

Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
376-PHN-0261-A
Job locations
Tickhill Road Hospital
Weston Road
Balby, Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom

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