Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Fairlie Healthcare Group Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist The closing date is 01 December 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide specialist neurological occupational therapy across our three homes. This is a senior clinical role offering the opportunity to work autonomously, provide expert clinical leadership and contribute to the continued development of our occupational therapy service. You will manage a complex clinical caseload while providing specialist advice, guidance and support to colleagues, residents, families and carers. You will also play a key role in developing meaningful activity, sensory stimulation and rehabilitation programmes that promote residents independence, engagement and quality of life. Main duties of the job Provide highly specialist occupational therapy assessment, clinical reasoning and intervention for residents with complex neurological and physical disabilities. Manage a specialist clinical caseload across Fairlie House and Woodstown House. Provide expert advice and clinical guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team, junior therapists, therapy assistants, healthcare assistants, activity staff, families and carers. Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practice across the three homes. Lead and support meaningful leisure, recreation, sensory stimulation and cognitive activity programmes tailored to residents individual needs and interests. Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure residents receive holistic, person-centred care. About us The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support. Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way. We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey. Details Date posted 04 September 2026 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0429-26-0016 Job locations Fairlie House 2-6 Uffington Road West Norwood Surrey SE27 0RW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Fairlie Healthcare Group Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading specialist provider of high-quality care, established in 1999. We specialise in supporting adults with complex neurological conditions, including patients with tracheostomies and those requiring ventilator support. We operate three specialist homes: Fairlie House in West Norwood, Highfield House in Purley and Woodstown House in Banstead. All three homes have achieved an Outstanding CQC rating, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and continually improving the lives of the people we support. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide specialist neurological occu