Inpatient Stroke OT Specialist | 7-Day Service

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Elland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team on the stroke ward. You will deliver specialist OT interventions to stroke and neuro patients, manage a dedicated caseload and work within Trust policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role involves autonomous practice, collaboration across the MDT, and contributing to service development while participating in a 7-day service including weekend

Qualifications

• Act as a specialist clinician for Occupational Therapy in stroke and neuro patients.
• Manage a specialist caseload within a NHS inpatient setting.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to development of the service and staff through education and training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessment and treatment of stroke and neuro patients to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment programmes and provide specialist advice.
• Support the Clinical Lead in day-to-day running of the Rehabilitation Team.
• Advise and collaborate with the wider MDT to deliver integrated care.
• Participate in 7-day service provision including weekend working.

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team on the stroke ward. You will deliver specialist OT interventions to stroke and neuro patients, manage a dedicated caseload and work within Trust policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role involves autonomous practice, collaboration across the MDT, and contributing to service development while participating in a 7-day service including weekend