Occupational Therapist- Stroke

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Stroke therapy team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. You will assess and rehabilitate patients early on the acute ward as part of a multidisciplinary team, with Therapy Assistants providing ward support.

The post suits an existing Band 5 OT with stroke experience, aiming to specialise and further develop skills, with opportunities to gain experience at the Fred and Ann Green

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in Stroke and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Portfolio evidence of learning and reflective practice.
• RCOT membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload with varied needs and complexities.
• Carry out assessments considering physical, cognitive, visual, psychological and functional abilities.
• Plan and implement patient-centred treatment programmes with clear goals.

Skills

Team working

Respecting diversity

Written communication

Oral communication

CPD

Caseload management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Occupational Therapist- Stroke

The closing date is 21 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Stroke therapy team at Doncaster Royal infirmary.

Together with Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Dietetic and Nursing Staff you will be part of a highly motivated team providing early assessment and rehabilitation on this busy acute ward. A team of Therapy Assistant's provide support for the Clinical Therapy services on the ward.

The post is ideal for an existing Band 5 OT who has experience of working within Stroke who is keen to specialise and further develop their skills in a specialist area. There will be opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience in Stroke rehabilitation at the Fred and Ann Green Centre at Montagu hospital. The successful candidate will hold the relevant OT qualifications and previous experience of working in Stroke, have HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

• To manage own clinical caseload of patients with a variety of needs and complexities.
• To carry out a range of assessments simple and complex on patients referred to Occupational Therapy, considering their physical, cognitive, visual, psychological and functional abilities.
• To plan and implement treatment programmes with clearly established patient-centred goals and objectives.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

• Team Working: Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
• Respecting Diversity: Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals
• Communicating in writing: Conveys written and electronic information clearly and accurately
• Communicating Orally: Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners.
• CPD: Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
• Ability to prioritise/manage own caseload with support and demonstrate effective time management.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for own practice

Qualifications & Training

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or working towards
• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
• Portfolio evidence of learning and reflective practice
• RCOT Membership

Knowledge & experience

• Experience of working in Stroke and a range of specialist areas at Band 5 Level.
• Experience of working as part of an OT and a multi-disciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPro Rata Per Annum