Occupational Therapist - Acute Stroke Team
The closing date is 07 May 2026
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who is proactive, enthusiastic and ready to take their next steps on the career ladder. The successful candidate will join the Acute Stroke Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to cover a maternity leave.
The post holder will work as part of an integrated rehabilitation service and as an autonomous practitioner, providing a high standard of intervention across the specialty.
This integrated team is committed to delivering highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within the acute stroke ward. You will work alongside colleagues as an independent professional, applying advanced clinical reasoning to ensure individualized, proactive and holistic assessment and treatment planning.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the integrated rehabilitation service and the multidisciplinary teams on the wards, excellent communication skills are essential. You will support and develop rotational Band 5 therapists, supervise therapy support staff, and educate therapy students on placement. Opportunities for innovation will be provided, and you are expected to be actively involved in quality improvement projects that advance the Acute Stroke team. The service promotes progressive, forward‑thinking patient care and supports staff in personal development and continued education and training.
Qualifications/training and professional development
* B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy (2 year) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (3 year)
* Health and Care Professions Council registration
* Current driving licence
* RCOT membership
* Post‑graduate training relevant to stroke
* Practice Educator Course and ability to supervise undergraduate Occupational Therapists
Experience
* Experience working within the field of stroke
* Evidence of broad NHS experience as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Occupational Therapy clinical experience in an acute setting, including home/environmental assessments
* Specialist stroke‑related clinical experience
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Good knowledge of neurology, human anatomy and physiology with special regard to stroke
* Knowledge of appropriate equipment to enhance engagement in occupation after stroke
* Ability to prioritize and delegate workload and to work in a pressured environment
* Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in rehabilitation
* Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in the neurological setting, including standardized assessments and evidence‑based practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm that the candidate has no previous convictions that would affect suitability for the role.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
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