Senior OT – Inpatient Stroke (7-day rota)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford County Hospital in Hereford is seeking a Specialist Band 6 occupational therapist to join the inpatient stroke team on a 12-month fixed-term post, covering maternity leave.

The role involves assessing and treating stroke patients across hyperacute to inpatient rehabilitation stages, working with the MDT, and ensuring timely assessments in a fast-paced service open seven days.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or eligible to practice as an occupational therapist
• Postgraduate specialist qualification or substantial postgraduate experience
• NHS inpatient/acute/community service experience may be relevant

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat stroke patients in line with best practice guidelines alongside MDT colleagues
• Work at pace to deliver timely assessments and interventions
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team decision making
• Provide holistic care that enables patient recovery
• Deliver therapy across hyperacute, acute and inpatient rehabilitation stages of the stroke pathway
• Work with the community stroke team as part of the stroke pathway
• Work across seven days, including bank holidays

Skills

Multidisciplinary communication

CPD

Clinical reasoning

Computer skills

Education

Degree level in occupational therapy

Postgraduate qualification or significant postgraduate experience

Tools

Word processing

Email client communication

Job description

Hereford County Hospital in Hereford is seeking a Specialist Band 6 occupational therapist to join the inpatient stroke team on a 12-month fixed-term post, covering maternity leave.

The role involves assessing and treating stroke patients across hyperacute to inpatient rehabilitation stages, working with the MDT, and ensuring timely assessments in a fast-paced service open seven days.