Job Overview
Do you have the passion to make a difference to people’s lives following a neurological event? The expanding Coventry Community Neuro and Stroke Rehab Services (CINSS) are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role is part‑time, 30 hours per week.
The service is a community‑based interdisciplinary therapy team that supports the timely discharge of patients from hospital. These patients have ongoing rehabilitation or neuro‑management needs following a new or worsening presentation of a neurological condition, both stroke and non‑stroke. The team collaborates with acute services, rehab and community networks and third‑sector services to deliver a patient‑centred, goal‑focused approach to rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
1. To be an integral part of the Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service.
2. To provide evidence‑based specialist therapy assessments and appropriate therapy intervention to patients referred to the service.
3. Follow defined stroke and neurological care pathways and other relevant rehabilitation pathways as directed by line management.
4. To liaise closely with members of the interdisciplinary team and wider multidisciplinary team as required, facilitating effective caseload management.
5. To utilise specialist skill and knowledge to manage a neurological caseload.
6. To have general knowledge of a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls; understanding the impact of multi‑pathological presentation.
7. To utilise a comprehensive range of evidence‑based specialist assessments and treatment to patients in their own home or in a clinic environment.
8. To assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems, to support evaluation of effectiveness of the service.
9. To assist in the maintenance and development of the service.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience as a band 6 Occupational Therapist, or a band 5 with a wide range of experience and the ability to demonstrate transferable skills into this clinical area.
* Evidence of post‑graduate experience and sound clinical reasoning.
* Committed to providing high standards of care.
* Car driver licence and the ability to use a vehicle for work essential.
* Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Additional Information
Successful applicants should be compassionate, dedicated team players who are motivated by meaningful, holistic rehabilitation centred around patient goals and their life roles. Excellent communication skills, an inclusive team approach and the ability to work independently and effectively within the Community Stroke and Integrated Neuro Rehab Service are essential. The role offers opportunities for quality improvement projects, service developments and ongoing professional development through appraisal, one‑to‑one and group clinical supervision.
This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.
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