Occupational Therapist - Stroke

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient Stroke Unit. The post offers development in both clinical and managerial roles within the established Inpatient Therapy Team.

You will work under the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead with Band 7 supervision, contributing to CPD and staff education while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC and eligible to practise as an Occupational Therapist.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) activity.
• Clinical Educator course completed or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment and management of stroke inpatients to support safe discharge with appropriate equipment and care recommendations.
• Responsible for day-to-day service delivery and complex caseload management with supervision from Band 7 lead.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to staff development as a practice placement educator.

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD

Clinical Educators Course

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Occupational Therapy - Inpatients Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post will include bank holiday & weekend working as part of a 7 day working rota) Job ref 390-CSS-SO-3869-A

Site Southend University Hospital Town Westcliff-on-Sea Salary £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Here at MSE, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for the development of Occupational Therapists. Our Southend Hospital department operates an integrated therapy service, where Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists work alongside each other in a variety of the clinical areas. The culture of multi-disciplinary working is well established and respected within the hospital.

We are currently looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient patient therapy service working on the Stroke Unit. This position offers the opportunity to develop clinically and managerially in a fast paced environment working within our established Inpatient Therapy Team.

Our Inpatient Therapy Team is led by our Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with the support of Band 7 Team Leaders who are highly experienced in their fields. We have regular Occupational therapy team meetings and actively encourage CPD.

In return we offer training and clinical development opportunities with a comprehensive in-service training program and regular clinical supervision. We also provide additional support in order for staff to attend recognised courses within the area of the post to support staff development. The Therapy Team is also committed to supporting the development of leadership skills at Band 6 encouraging staff to attend relevant courses provided by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The role involves the early assessment and management of stroke patients presenting to the hospital using a variety of standardised tests to facilitate safe discharge with the provision of any necessary equipment and care recommendations.

You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for day to day management of the service delivery and manage a complex caseload with support from your band 7 team lead. You will gain experience in supervising staff and become an accredited practice placement educator.

You will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Together with the team leaders in our in-patient specialities, you will by supported the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead and the Therapies Manager in the strategic and operational planning for the department.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

• Varied experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience working with stroke patients
• Experience supervising junior staff
• Broad range of junior rotations

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.