Lead Occupational Therapist – Stroke Rehab (Fixed-Term)

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting fixed term opportunity for an enthusiastic Team Lead Occupational Therapist within our Stroke team in Guildford. You will lead a small OT team, oversee assessment and discharge planning, and work closely with the MDT to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

The role requires acute NHS experience in stroke rehabilitation, HCPC registration, and a passion for developing services in line with national guidance.

Qualifications

• Acute NHS experience with expert knowledge in Stroke rehabilitation.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience supervising junior staff and leading a small OT team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients on the ward and coordinate onward referrals.
• Prevent and treat de‑conditioning and facilitate timely discharge.
• Supervise band 5s and 6s; contribute to supervision/education of OT students when opportunities arise.

Skills

Stroke rehabilitation

NHS experience

Team leadership

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting fixed term opportunity for an enthusiastic Team Lead Occupational Therapist within our Stroke team in Guildford. You will lead a small OT team, oversee assessment and discharge planning, and work closely with the MDT to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

The role requires acute NHS experience in stroke rehabilitation, HCPC registration, and a passion for developing services in line with national guidance.