Occupational Therapist - Stroke
The closing date is 16 April 2026.
We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, driven and award winning stroke team.
You will be supported by the wider team, with access to opportunities to develop in a variety of settings, be part of a robust training programme, and regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
* As a clinical specialist provide to a high standard comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation service to patients following a stroke and provide clinical leadership and support to delegated staff.
* To collaborate closely with the patient and members of the multidisciplinary and multi‑agency team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
* To continuously contribute to service development and innovation.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* To be a clinical specialist in Stroke care.
* To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in‑patient wards, out‑patient and community clinics and the patient’s home.
* To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
* To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
* To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
* To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
* To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
* To implement specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and complex needs.
* To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
* To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
* To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
* To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
* To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
* To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
* To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
* To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
* To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
* To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
* To be an active member of an evening and weekend on‑call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need.
* To prescribe borderline substances as agreed with the medicines management committee, dependant on service need.
Education and training
* To plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal training to other health care professional staff groups, patients and carers, across a range of settings.
* To supervise junior staff and assistants, including the implementation of induction and competency training programmes to develop clinical skills.
* To plan and deliver designated induction and training programmes to meet the requirements of the Trust and student placements.
* To supervise, educate and assess the performance of the students, providing timely verbal and written feedback.
* To undertake health promotion activities across organisational boundaries.
* To contribute to in‑service training and peer review meetings as required.
Leadership
* To manage a specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills.
* To contribute to effective day to day organisation and provision of service, including the coordination of junior staff and assistants to meet service priorities.
* To provide clinical leadership and support to junior staff and assistants, through case supervision, and the development and monitoring of competencies.
* To undertake the appraisal of junior staff and assistants as appropriate.
* To contribute to the recruitment of new junior and assistant staff including the planning and delivery of the induction programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Post Graduate training relevant to area
Experience
* NHS experience as band 5
Registration
* HCPC registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
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