Specialist Occupational Therapist (Spinal Cord Injury)


Company:	Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stanmore, HA7 4LP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre on a 12 month fixed term contract, covering secondment.

Our team provides acute, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for all age ranges and spinal cord injury levels, from first episode of spinal cord injury rehabilitation through to reassessment of people with long standing needs both as in- and out-patients for those who are ventilator dependent to those who have an invisible injury. Our practice is innovative, evidence based and competency led to ensure the highest care for our patients with a well-established in-house teaching programme. Experience with spinal cord injury is desirable but not essential.

Please apply if you have skills and drive to make a meaningful difference to our patients and our hospital.

Responsible to Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist in related clinical area and directly supervises one member of staff and students as allocated.

Assesses and treats patients with routine and highly complexconditions and liaises with other members of the RNOH multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and in other organisations to ensure the best level of care for each individual.

Promotes the OT role within the clinical unit and contributes to the smooth running of the OT service through regular duties and one-off projects as agreed with seniorstaff

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.

• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.

• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.

• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

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