Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke, Cheltenham with Visa Sponsorship

NaijaUKHub; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham is advertising a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The fixed-term position offers a salary between £32,073 and £39,043 per year, with visa sponsorship available for eligible overseas applicants, and a focus on specialist stroke experience across hyper-acute and acute settings.

The role involves working in a dynamic stroke therapy team, rotating across sites, and progressing to supervisory responsibilities within the Therapy team, as

Qualifications

• HCPC registration must be current.
• Experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, ideally with stroke exposure.
• Commitment to professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy using OT principles.
• Assess, plan, implement treatment programmes and contribute to service effectiveness.
• Rotate between specialty areas and hospital sites; progress to supervising newer therapists as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

Band 5 experience

Stroke rehabilitation

Education

A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham. This role is ideal for existing Band 5 OTs seeking specialist stroke experience, and importantly, is open to foreign and overseas applicants as visa sponsorship is available. With a salary ranging from £32,073 to £39,043 a year, this fixed-term position offers excellent professional development within a supportive NHS environment.

Job Description

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral part of a dynamic stroke therapy team, working alongside Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. This fixed-term role, until April 2027, is perfect for those passionate about stroke care and motivated to develop their skills within both hyper-acute and acute stroke settings.

Your main duties will involve delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions using Occupational Therapy principles in an integrated and client-centred way. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment programmes, contributing to an effective service through collaboration within the Therapy team. Expect to rotate between specialty areas and hospital sites, and with support, progress to supervising less experienced therapists and taking on increasing responsibility for clinical area management.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Demonstrable experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, ideally with some exposure to stroke care.
• Passion for stroke rehabilitation and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the UK, including for those requiring Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 5 salary with opportunities for progression.
• Comprehensive professional development, including structured supervision and educational frameworks.
• Opportunity to gain specialist stroke experience across hyper-acute and acute settings.
• Supportive and inclusive multi-disciplinary team culture with compassionate leadership.
• Involvement in innovative service improvement projects.
• Access to an out-of-hours service after appropriate induction and training.
• Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship available for eligible overseas applicants.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Yes, visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available for this Occupational Therapist position, and the role is explicitly open to foreign and overseas applicants. This means non-UK residents who require a UK work visa are encouraged to apply. If your immigration status is borderline or complex, it is always advisable to clearly state your current right-to-work status and any sponsorship requirements in your application or during initial contact.