Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Wellbeing services

Staff discounts

Exercise classes

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Stroke) to join our Stroke and Neurology team. The post is Band 5, fixed term for 9 months, and part-time (34 hours per week). The OT will work across hyper-acute to rehabilitation on the stroke unit, within a supportive MDT.

The role offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in a 7-day service. Applicants should have a commitment to high standards of care across the patient pathway.

Qualifications

• Passion for rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and time management are essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across busy acute and rehab caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation as part of the Stroke and Neurology team across hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Work within a dedicated OT team and MDT to deliver OT services.
• Engage in regular supervision and staff appraisal processes.

Job description

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - Stroke

The closing date is 04 October 2026

Job summary

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 a future.

Working for our organisation

As a trust we offer

• onsite parking,
• wellbeing hub
• counselling,
• onsite exercise classes,
• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
• a number of refreshment outlets,
• onsite post office
• cash machines,
• 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
• regular supervision
• yearly appraisal
• in-service training programmes
• formal and informal support
• wellbeing champion

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-8260785

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Occupational Therapy

Rebecca Sheldon

[e-mail]

01246512648