Band 7 OT Neuro Therapy and ITU
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust as a Band 7 Neuro and ITU Occupational Therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy to patients with complex neurological and critical care needs. You will lead practice within Neuro and ITU services, undertake assessments, develop rehabilitation programmes, and facilitate discharge planning. This position offers a chance to influence service development and contribute to workforce education within a dynamic therapy team.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex neurological and critical care needs.
- Lead occupational therapy practice within Neuro and ITU services, supporting rehabilitation from critical illness through to discharge.
- Undertake functional, cognitive, perceptual and environmental assessments to inform individualised treatment plans.
- Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes that promote independence and meaningful occupational engagement.
- Facilitate safe, effective discharge planning across acute, rehabilitation and community pathways.
- Provide expert advice on equipment, adaptations and ongoing rehabilitation requirements.
Essential criteria
- oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy & HPC registration.
- 3 years post qualification experience
- Broad based OT experience including ITU
- Specialist Neuro knowledge
- Experience within Major Trauma
- Experience of Wheelchair and specialist seating prescription
- Use of EBP
- Leadership experience
- Splinting experience
- Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Presentation skills
- Audit and service evaluation
Desirable criteria
- Post Grad Qualification
- Member of special interest group
- car driver
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Band 7 OT Neuro Therapy and ITU
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills across Neurorehabilitation and Intensive Care? Do you thrive in fast-paced acute environments and enjoy supporting patients with complex neurological and critical care needs? If so, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and forward-thinking Band 7 Neuro and ITU Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Therapy Services team at University Hospital Lewisham . This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced clinician to take on a specialist leadership role working across critical care, neurosciences and acute rehabilitation pathways.
As a Band 7 therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients with complex neurological presentations and those recovering from critical illness. You will work within an established multidisciplinary team, helping patients maximise independence, improve functional outcomes and achieve meaningful goals throughout their recovery journey.
This role offers the chance to influence service development, contribute to workforce education and support innovative approaches to r
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