Band 6 - Occupational Therapist - Northern Ireland (Belfast) - #2178875

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Spinal Rehabilitation

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist spinal rehabilitation service, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention for individuals with complex rehabilitation needs. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload, support patients to maximise functional independence following spinal cord injury and other spinal conditions, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.

• Manage and prioritise a specialist spinal rehabilitation caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing individualised treatment plans.
• Assess functional abilities, occupational performance and rehabilitation needs, supporting patients to maximise independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Deliver specialist interventions addressing personal care, dressing, toileting, functional transfers, wheelchair use and participation in meaningful occupations.
• Assess equipment needs, seating, positioning, pressure management and environmental adaptations to promote safety, accessibility and independence.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), patients, families and carers to establish rehabilitation goals and monitor progress.
• Contribute to complex discharge planning, coordinating equipment provision, home adaptations, community rehabilitation and ongoing support.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex presentations, identify clinical risks and adapt interventions in response to changing rehabilitation needs.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to junior staff, support workers and students, as appropriate.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional reports in accordance with HCPC standards, professional guidance and organisational policies.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
• Relevant post-registration experience in physical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, spinal rehabilitation or a comparable specialist clinical setting.
• Strong occupational therapy assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.
• Understanding of spinal cord injury and its impact on functional independence, occupational performance and participation.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex physical rehabilitation needs and developing person-centred intervention plans.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, functional transfers, wheelchair and seating considerations, pressure management and discharge planning.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently, prioritise competing demands and assess and manage clinical risk.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
• Experience supporting colleagues, students or service development activities, with the ability to demonstrate leadership appropriate to a Band 6 role.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice and delivering high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate and clinically confident, with a strong commitment to promoting independence, dignity and quality of life for individuals undergoing spinal rehabilitation. They will demonstrate effective clinical leadership, collaborative working and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, relevant pre-employment checks and verification of professional registration, in accordance with organisational requirements.