Specialist Occupational Therapist Nsic

We have

an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist in

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the National Spinal Injuries

Centre Team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for

assessing, treating and evaluating patients with spinal cord injuries and

complex needs, working as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist

multidisciplinary team. You will provide expert advice, guidance and

information to healthcare professionals, social care colleagues, carers and

relatives, while supporting ongoing clinical and service development and

contributing to wider organisational objectives.

Main duties of the job

As a

Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for contributing to

the effective functioning of the Occupational Therapy and wider

interdisciplinary teams. You will undertake specialised, comprehensive and

standardised assessments for individuals presenting with complex and diverse

needs. You will apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to

identify appropriate therapeutic approaches and formulate individualised

treatment plans using a wide range of intervention options. You will analyse

and interpret both clinical and non-clinical information to develop accurate

and holistic assessments, working under the guidance of Advanced Occupational

Therapists where appropriate.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£22.99 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91151

Job locations

National Spinal Injuries Centre,

Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

Mandeville Road,

AYLESBURY,

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To

formulate appropriate problem lists and establish meaningful treatment goals,

selecting suitable outcome measures to monitor and evaluate patient progress

throughout the occupational therapy pathway.

• To

determine the most appropriate environment for occupational therapy

interventions, considering patient needs and clinical requirements across ward,

department and community settings.

• To

assess and manage complex manual handling requirements, applying appropriate

techniques and ensuring compliance with organisational policies when handling

patients or using specialist equipment.

• To

assess equipment requirements and make appropriate recommendations or referrals

to relevant providers, ensuring equipment is suitable for the individual and

complies with departmental procedures.

• To

provide supervision, support and training to junior staff, students and therapy

support workers, including appropriate delegation of tasks and guidance on

clinical practice.

• To

maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records, ensuring

patient information is recorded in accordance with legal, professional,

departmental and Trust requirements.

Job responsibilities

• To

formulate appropriate problem lists and establish meaningful treatment goals,

selecting suitable outcome measures to monitor and evaluate patient progress

throughout the occupational therapy pathway.

• To

determine the most appropriate environment for occupational therapy

interventions, considering patient needs and clinical requirements across ward,

department and community settings.

• To

assess and manage complex manual handling requirements, applying appropriate

techniques and ensuring compliance with organisational policies when handling

patients or using specialist equipment.

• To

assess equipment requirements and make appropriate recommendations or referrals

to relevant providers, ensuring equipment is suitable for the individual and

complies with departmental procedures.

• To

provide supervision, support and training to junior staff, students and therapy

support workers, including appropriate delegation of tasks and guidance on

clinical practice.

• To

maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records, ensuring

patient information is recorded in accordance with legal, professional,

departmental and Trust requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma.
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience in hand therapy, powered mobility and neurological conditions.
• Experience supervising junior staff, maintaining CPD and travelling between sites with a driving licence and car.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma.
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience in hand therapy, powered mobility and neurological conditions.
• Experience supervising junior staff, maintaining CPD and travelling between sites with a driving licence and car.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

National Spinal Injuries Centre,

Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

Mandeville Road,

AYLESBURY,

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

National Spinal Injuries Centre,

Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

Mandeville Road,

AYLESBURY,

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• To

formulate appropriate problem lists and establish meaningful treatment goals,

selecting suitable outcome measures to monitor and evaluate patient progress

throughout the occupational therapy pathway.

• To

determine the most appropriate environment for occupational therapy

interventions, considering patient needs and clinical requirements across ward,

department and community settings.

• To

assess and manage complex manual handling requirements, applying appropriate

techniques and ensuring compliance with organisational policies when handling

patients or using specialist equipment.

• To

assess equipment requirements and make appropriate recommendations or referrals

to relevant providers, ensuring equipment is suitable for the individual and

complies with departmental procedures.

• To

provide supervision, support and training to junior staff, students and therapy

support workers, including appropriate delegation of tasks and guidance on

clinical practice.

• To

maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records, ensuring

patient information is recorded in accordance with legal, professional,

departmental and Trust requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma.
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience in hand therapy, powered mobility and neurological conditions.
• Experience supervising junior staff, maintaining CPD and travelling between sites with a driving licence and car.