Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Chesterfield Royal Hospital; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Counselling

Royal Mile walk

Refreshment outlets

Onsite post office

Fruit & vegetable stall

Outdoor staff seating

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (Band 5) for a fixed‑term 9‑month contract, working 34 hours per week at Chesterfield.

Join the Stroke and Neurology team to deliver occupational therapy across hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation stages on the stroke unit as part of a 7‑day service. A Diploma/degree in OT and UK registration are essential, with a supportive MDT and ongoing supervision available.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions.
• Deliver occupational therapy as part of a 7 day service across stroke pathway (hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation).
• Work in a dedicated OT team alongside a supportive MDT.
• Participate in regular supervision and staff appraisal.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Supervising staff

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

CRH offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for people who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care.With more than 350 different careers on offer there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills, or qualifications.

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity leave cover) Hours Part time - 34 hours per week Job ref 166-DCSC-8260785

Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Band 5

Fixed term (9 months)

Hours: 34 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and Neurology team. The post holder will work in a dedicated OT team alongside a supportive MDT, to deliver occupational therapy as part of a 7 day service. The role provides an opportunity to work across the stroke pathway; as the OT team covers hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation on the stroke unit.

The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the whole patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for providing rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions. You will need to demonstrate time management skills and the ability to be flexible, to be able to manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload in a busy setting. Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be committed to team working both within OT and the wider MDT.

Applicants will be supported to develop problem solving and specialist clinical skills essential for meeting the demands of this setting. Regular supervision will be provided and a staff appraisal system is in operation. department.

Please note, Stroke services across Derbyshire are undergoing a review and there will be some changes in service delivery in the future.

Working for our organisation

As a trust we offer

• counselling,
• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
• a number of refreshment outlets,
• onsite post office
• fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
• outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.

As a department we offer:

• apprenticeship schemes,
• departmental emotional support,
• regular catch ups with head of department
• yearly appraisal
• formal and informal support

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Line manager

The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

Experience

• Broad understanding of OT process and frameworks.
• Broad understanding of OT role in acute physical setting.
• Experience of working in a neurological speciality (placement experience will be accepted)
• Experience in acute physical setting
• Experience of rehabilitation practice and ethos

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience of supervising other staff/students

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rebecca Sheldon Job title Head of Occupational Therapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01246 512648 Additional information

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Liz McAndrew Lead Senior Occupational Therapist on Chesterfield [phone] or Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy [phone]

Opening hours:8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday