Overview
Fife Neuro Rehabilitation Service is a multidisciplinary service providing specialist stroke and neurological rehabilitation to adults across in‑patient, out‑patient, and community settings. We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic in‑patient Neuro Rehabilitation Team. You will contribute to the delivery of high quality, person‑centred care for adults referred to the service.
Role
In this role you will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to assess and treat individuals with a range of neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders. You will provide specialist interventions aimed at maximising independence, safety and quality of life.
Key Qualifications
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice within rehabilitation
- Experience of working within an NHS setting
- Strong communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills
- Basic IT competency
- Commitment to collaborative, team‑based working
- Interest or experience in neuro rehabilitation or stroke rehabilitation (advantage)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy essential
- Relevant training or evidence specific to neurological or stroke rehabilitation advantageous
- Registered with HCPC
Development & Support
Successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development support from highly experienced Occupational Therapists within the service. Opportunities for continued professional development include access to specialist training, supervision and involvement in service improvement initiatives.
Eligibility & Equal Opportunity
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker visa, subject to employer sponsorship and salary threshold criteria.
We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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