Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neurology Inpatients

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their stroke and neurology inpatient team. The role entails leading the therapy caseload and providing clinical interventions to patients. Candidates must possess a relevant Occupational Therapy degree, current HCPC registration, and significant NHS experience. The position offers autonomy, development opportunities, and requires flexibility. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council, OT register.
• Occupational Therapy degree qualification and significant NHS post-graduate experience.
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the stroke and neurology therapy caseload.
• Provide clinical excellence and intervention across all wards.
• Contribute to a weekend service as part of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Occupational Therapy degree qualification

Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neurology Inpatients

Closing date 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a busy and vital therapy team at Good Hope Hospital. The post would be suited to an experienced occupational therapist with established experience in stroke and neurology care, with strong clinical, leadership, and organisational skills. The role will offer autonomy, variety and development opportunities for leadership, learning and clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for leading and managing the stroke and neurology therapy caseload, alongside the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. Provide clinical excellence and intervention in the day to day running of the service, ensuring that all patients are given appropriate and effective therapy treatment across all wards. Join a well-established and respected team and have opportunities to develop the OT service in the acute setting. Contribute to a weekend service as part of the role.

The right candidate will be flexible regarding working pattern and will be offered a permanent role following a trust standard probationary period. We welcome conversations prior to application.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council, OT register.
• Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent, and significant NHS post graduate experience.
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of relevant specialist knowledge and skills.
• Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
• Evidence of leadership training.
• Membership of a professional special interest group or national/regional network (RCOT specialist section neurological practice).
• Recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.

Experience

• Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide OT professional/clinical leadership.
• Significant experience of working in an acute hospital setting with neurological and stroke experience.
• Experience of working within an acute OT team and participating in service development.
• Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists, student occupational therapists and assistants.
• Specialist knowledge across a range of occupational therapy practices, routine and non-routine, requiring relevant specialist knowledge in the field of stroke and neurology.
• Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy and setting.

Additional Criteria

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and an interest in developing expertise within Stroke & neurology.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• Ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
• Ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
• Ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
• Driving licence and car owner.

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.