About the role
We are looking for a Specialist band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as part of a specialised Stroke rotation in Acute, Community and Intermediate Care settings.
Key responsibilities
* Provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke patients as delegated and directed by the Stroke Team Leads.
* Manage a delegated caseload of patients: assess needs, plan interventions and evaluate care within the service’s objectives, protocols and procedures.
* Promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that support seamless transition of care.
* Support the Team Lead OT, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Stroke Rehab, Professional Lead OT and Service Manager with service development, implementing policy changes and setting/monitoring standards of practice.
* Delegate work to and supervise band 5 OT, OT apprentice and OT support staff, providing training as required.
* Lead a Quality Improvement project across the stroke pathway with support from Occupational Therapy team leads and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Dieticians, and Specialist Stroke nurses.
* Engage with and contribute to the Stroke Community of Practice, attending internal and external speakers.
* Participate in a regular in‑service training programme and wellbeing and supervision sessions.
Benefits
* Staff development.
* Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
* Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
* Access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest.
* Staff restaurants and on‑site staff accommodation.
* Internal Occupational Health department.
* Free psychological support via the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
* On‑site parking for £50 per year.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
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