Senior Stroke OT Lead — Community Rehab Specialist

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Occupational Therapist to lead the Integrated Stroke Therapy Service across the stroke pathway with a focus on community rehabilitation. You will supervise the OT team, deliver advanced stroke assessments and treatments, and collaborate with the MDT to support timely discharge and patient flow within the community setting.

Flexibility and travel between sites are required; HCPC registration is essential, with a strong

Qualifications

• Advanced stroke OT assessment and rehabilitation.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community stroke pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OT team clinically for stroke, supervising juniors.
• Coordinate and evaluate the community stroke service.
• Plan and deliver advanced stroke OT assessments.
• Collaborate with MDT to set rehabilitation goals.
• Support timely discharge to community and inpatient flow.
• Manage workload and supervision, including appraisals.

Skills

HCPC registered

Band 7 leadership

Stroke rehabilitation

Education

OT degree

HCPC registration

Leadership training

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Occupational Therapist to lead the Integrated Stroke Therapy Service across the stroke pathway with a focus on community rehabilitation. You will supervise the OT team, deliver advanced stroke assessments and treatments, and collaborate with the MDT to support timely discharge and patient flow within the community setting.

Flexibility and travel between sites are required; HCPC registration is essential, with a strong