Job summary
Banding subject to agenda for change evaluation

• To participate in the development and organisation of the efficient and effective provision of the occupational therapy service to MCSI.
• To provide a high quality of occupational therapy service to patients with spinal cord injury by providing advanced assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentation.
• To help ensure a cohesive service for the MCSI by ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and the patient's successful integration into the community.

Main duties of the job

• Comprehensively and autonomously assess patients with spinal cord injury.
• Assess understanding, obtain informed consent and work legally with patients lacking capacity.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based occupational therapy using specialist assessment and clinical reasoning, including upper-limb management, splinting, FES, education and functional independence across home, work and school.
• Represent occupational therapy and patients at MDT meetings and ward rounds, coordinating care, referrals, progress reviews and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, parents and carers to support engagement and rehabilitation, adapting communication for sensory, cognitive, language, mental health or adjustment needs.
• Advise and teach relatives, carers and professionals to promote occupational therapy aims and consistent care.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently according to clinical priorities.
• Participate in the Key Worker System, use the Needs Assessment Checklist and chair minuted multidisciplinary goal-setting meetings to coordinate rehabilitation and discharge.
• Ensure appropriate equipment provision to support discharge.
• Maintain accurate, current records meeting legal, professional and departmental standards, and communicate outcomes through reports or letters.
• Ensure safe, competent use of equipment and patient aids.
• Assess and provide specialist equipment, including shower chairs.

About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 224-PA20260903878

Person Specification
Clinical

• Essential: Experience in relevant neurological rehabilitation
• Desirable: Experience in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Leadership

• Essential: Experience in service development and improvement
• Desirable: Experience in leadership

Organisation and communication

• Essential: Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Desirable: Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: RJAH Hospital, Twmpath Road, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Therapy Team Lead, MCSI, Julie Smith, jsmith116@nhs.net, 01691404408

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