Job Summary
Location: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby, UK
Contract Type: Full-Time Secondment
Service: Specialist Rehabilitation
Closing Date: 18 August 2025
Interview Date: 1 September 2025
Overview:
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Specialist Rehabilitation Service based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby. This role is part of our Neurology Rotation, with the initial placement in the Spasticity & Neuro-Splinting Service and the Neuro Outpatient Therapy Team.
The rotation also includes opportunities across:
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Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation
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Stroke Rehabilitation (acute and rehabilitation phases)
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Neurological In-Reach Team
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking to further develop specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation within a supportive and experienced team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assess and treat patients with a range of complex neurological conditions.
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Develop and implement personalised, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes.
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Contribute to our spasticity clinic and fabricate neuro splints.
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Provide therapy across outpatient clinics, patients’ homes, community settings, or workplaces as needed.
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Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, cognitive, psychological, and social needs.
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Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver holistic care.
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Liaise with external health, social care, and third-sector organizations to ensure coordinated support.
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Supervise and support assistants, students, and junior team members as appropriate.
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Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service evaluation and development.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
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Degree in Occupational Therapy.
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HCPC registration.
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Demonstrable post-graduate experience within the NHS.
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Previous experience in neurology and neurological rehabilitation.
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Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
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Strong communication and organizational skills.
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Experience in risk assessment and moving/handling within rehabilitation.
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Competency in basic wheelchair and seating assessments.
Desirable:
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UK driving licence.
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Post-qualification training in neurology.
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Knowledge of audit processes and outcome measures.
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Experience in cognitive and perceptual assessments.
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Skills in fabricating and reasoning splints or casts.
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Accredited student educator qualification.
About the Trust (UHDB):
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) provides “Exceptional Care Together.” Our values — Compassion, Openness, and Excellence — shape how we work as a team and engage with patients and communities.
Key Facts About UHDB:
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4,810 outpatient appointments per day on average
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3rd largest A&E attendance in the UK (1,115 daily average)
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195 emergency admissions per day
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33,700 planned surgical operations annually
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Over 50 operating theatres — one of only 7 Trusts in the UK with this scale
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Research-active Trust with a diverse clinical trials portfolio
What We Offer:
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Professional development and leadership opportunities
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Structured support from recruitment to onboarding and beyond
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Access to a range of staff benefits, including:
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Employee assistance programme
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Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness classes
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Car leasing schemes
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Important Notes:
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Secondment applicants must obtain prior approval from their current line manager.
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Applicants requiring visa sponsorship should review updated UK immigration policies:
NHS Employers – Changes to Health & Care Visas -
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application via the NHS TRAC Recruitment website by clicking “Apply for this job.” If you do not already have an account, you will need to register.
Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
