Band 6 Stroke Occupational Therapist

Your World; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE or Umbrella payroll options

Dedicated consultant support

Loyalty rewards and professional devt

Job summary

Your World is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Band 6) for a locum post in Northern Ireland. You will deliver neurological rehabilitation within acute stroke settings, assessing patients and designing bespoke rehabilitation plans to support early recovery.

The role offers £25–£28 per hour, with PAYE or umbrella payroll options, and requires HCPC registration. Dates: 01/12/2026 to 28/12/2026. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with 24/7 consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurology, brain injury or stroke settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurological assessments and design rehabilitation plans for acute stroke and neuro patients.
• Utilise advanced therapeutic techniques and equipment to manage physical and cognitive impairments.
• Maintain HCPC guidelines and clinical protocols in daily practice.
• Support discharge planning through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

MSc Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Northern Ireland

£25.00 - £28.00 P/H

*Pay range/rate depend on qualifications, experience, and training.

Locum

01/12/2026 - 28/12/2026

Acute Stroke and Neuro Occupational Therapist (Band 6) | Northern Ireland | 01/12/2026 | £25 - £28 P/H

The Opportunity

Step into an Occupational Therapy role where your expertise in neurological rehabilitation is the catalyst for restoring independence and quality of life. As a senior clinician within the Acute Stroke team, you will navigate complex clinical pathways to deliver life-changing interventions during the most critical stages of patient recovery.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Clinical Delivery: Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments and design bespoke rehabilitation plans for patients within acute stroke and neuro settings.
• Competencies: Utilise advanced therapeutic techniques and specialised equipment to manage physical and cognitive impairments effectively.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain rigorous professional standards in alignment with HCPC guidelines and Trust-specific clinical protocols.
• Skills: Manage high-volume workloads and contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork to facilitate efficient discharge planning.

Requirements

• Experience: Relevant experience in settings such as neurology, brain injury or stroke with full right to work in the UK.
• Credentials: Valid Occupational Therapy degree (BSc or MSc) and mandatory HCPC registration.

The Your World Advantage

• Daily PAYE or Weekly Umbrella payroll options.
• 24/7 dedicated Consultant support to manage your career trajectory.
• Exclusive Your Loyalty rewards and professional development incentives.
• Comprehensive assistance with travel and accommodation logistics.

About Your World

Our 2025 impact demonstrates our commitment to your professional success:

• Scale of Support: We filled 2,634,280 hours of clinical shifts last year.
• Candidate Success: We supported 5,565 healthcare candidates in reaching their career goals.
• Trusted Partnerships: We are a preferred provider for 770 healthcare organisations across 7 distinct frameworks.

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