Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our stroke therapy team on a fixed-term basis until 26 April 2027. You will work within a supportive, integrated team of OTs, physiotherapists and therapy support workers across hyper-acute and acute stroke settings.

The role requires clinical assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based treatment programmes, with opportunities to supervise junior staff and progress to broader clinical

Qualifications

• Passionate about stroke care and evidence-based OT practice.
• Ability to assess, plan and implement treatment programmes.
• Willingness to rotate across specialty areas and sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care for stroke patients.
• Deliver and monitor evidence-based OT treatment programmes.
• Rotate between hyper-acute and acute stroke settings as required.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff and support workers.

Skills

Stroke care

Occupational Therapy

Clinical supervision

Job description

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term until 26th April 2027. You will be joining a supportive integrated stroke therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. This fixed-term role would be ideal opportunity for an existing band 5 Occupational Therapist seeking stroke specialist experience across both hyper-acute and acute stroke., To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by competency frameworks.

To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

The post holder will expect and be willing to rotate between specialty areas, within the Therapy Service, across hospital sites and off-site locations, as required.

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.

To participate in the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and/or Cheltenham General Hospital after appropriate induction and training.

The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke, motivated to develop their own skills and that of the service, and provide Occupational Therapy that is high quality and evidence-based. They will be keen to develop and support colleagues alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.