Occupational Therapist Stroke Pathway

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in their Stroke Pathway. The ideal candidate will work within a collaborative multi-professional team, providing rehabilitation services and contributing to MDT decision-making. Candidates with strong skills in neuro, rehabilitation, and demonstrated resilience under pressure are encouraged to apply. A recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are required. This position supports professional development and offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in rehabilitation relevant to the post.
• Experience working as part of an MDT.
• Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives.
• Experience working with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessment using stroke evidence base for early intervention.
• Contribute to MDT decision-making regarding ongoing rehabilitation.
• Support flexible pathway approach to stroke care delivery.

Skills

Specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation, or disability management

Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area

Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload

Proven ability to motivate others and promote coproduction

Adaptive and flexible team player

Education

Recognised qualification degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Professional registration with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Specialist training or courses to Postgraduate Diploma level

Job description

Occupational Therapist Stroke Pathway

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Stroke Pathway.

We are excited to offer a full‑time static Band 6 position within our forward‑thinking Occupational Therapy Stroke Service. We wish to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, and suitably experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke care. The successful applicant will join an experienced and committed multi‑professional team, supporting an integrated approach to stroke care delivery and working flexibly and collaboratively with the full stroke Occupational Therapy team and colleagues across the pathway.

Occupational Therapy supports 7‑day service delivery within the acute service, and this requirement is part of the planned rota. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Working within our Occupational Therapy team and in close collaboration with the multi‑professional team, you will deliver comprehensive assessment underpinned by the stroke evidence base to inform early intervention and rehabilitation. You will contribute to MDT decision‑making regarding ongoing rehabilitation, highlighting occupational performance and optimising recovery and outcomes. As part of the team you will support a flexible pathway approach to stroke care delivery, with opportunities to work across the wider stroke pathway to further develop stroke skills and knowledge, engaging and promoting service delivery and improvement.

Management of activity data is essential; you will receive training in the collection and collation of Occupational Therapy data for SSNAP.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and can demonstrate the impact and added value that Occupational Therapy brings to the Stroke Pathway. Excellent time management, resilience, and prioritisation skills are essential for delivering an efficient and effective service.

We are highly committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported by Occupational Therapy Team Leaders. Opportunities to shadow or visit other services within this specialist pathway are supported. We welcome enquiries and visits.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services across six hospital sites. We serve around 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, focusing on the health and care needs of our local population while partnering to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. We are unashamedly ambitious, achieving our 10‑year strategy, "Shaping our Future Wellbeing". We aim to contribute to a healthier Wales with a strong emphasis on innovation, learning from around the world, and leading the way in clinical research.

Cardiff is a thriving Welsh capital with abundant sports, arts, and cultural attractions. The Vale of Glamorgan offers beautiful countryside and a dramatic coastline, providing the best of both city and rural life.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Specialist training or courses to Postgraduate Diploma level

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience in rehabilitation relevant to the post
• Experience working as part of an MDT
• Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
• Experience working with neurological conditions

Skills

• Specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation, or disability management
• Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area (e.g., manual techniques and therapeutic handling)
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
• Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction, and empower others
• Adaptive and flexible team player

Special knowledge

• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training courses
• Awareness of Health and Safety / clinical risk management

Personal and Additional Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate empathy
• Ability to cope under pressure and demonstrate resilience
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.