Job Title Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation - Ilford Vacancy Reference GCNJH Vacancy Type Locum Location Community-based rehabilitation service - Redbridge area Department Integrated Health Team / Redbridge Adults Hours Full-time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Shifts: 09:00-17:00 Start Date ASAP Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team delivering community-based rehabilitation for patients with a new stroke diagnosis. The post holder will manage a caseload, conducting assessments and delivering treatments that support recovery and rehabilitation, in line with national stroke rehabilitation guidelines. This role offers an autonomous clinical environment, working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patient-centred care and optimal rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of patients with new stroke diagnoses within the community setting. Complete comprehensive assessments of patients' functional needs and develop individualised treatment plans. Provide evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, working towards the restoration of independence and improved quality of life. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines and incorporate them into treatment plans. Order appropriate equipment to optimise patients' independence and improve daily functioning. Work collaboratively within an MDT to achieve optimal outcomes for patients. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HCPC regulations. Essential Requirements Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. Significant post-qualification experience in community rehabilitation, particularly in stroke care. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively. Strong communication skills, including experience in joint working within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge and experience in ordering appropriate rehabilitative equipment. Desirable Experience Experience working within NHS community rehabilitation teams. Experience with stroke-specific rehabilitation guidelines. Proficiency in using electronic patient record systems. Compliance Requirements Enhanced DBS Right to Work in the UK Occupational Health clearance Professional registration verification Two suitable references Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free