Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust; Basildon; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VerseOne Group is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to gain clinical experience in stroke within an Adult Therapy Service in Basildon. The role is a maternity cover with a fixed-term contract and requires leadership and collaboration across the stroke pathway.

You will provide specialist assessments, lead on elements of the work, supervise juniors, and access senior OT support and training opportunities. Applications may close early with high volume.

Qualifikationen

• Essential: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Essential: Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Essential: Relevant CPD and evidence of ongoing, continual professional development.
• Desirable: Member of RCOT.
• Desirable: Clinical educators course.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for stroke to optimise functional independence.
• Support timely discharge planning, equipment provision, and education for patients and families.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior staff and students; contribute to service development.

Ausbildung

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Relevant CPD and ongoing, continual professional development

Member of RCOT

Clinical educators course

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Stroke as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.

This is a maternity cover post : Contract End Date 1st Nov 2027

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across the stroke team. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.

You will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require,

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist plays a vital role within the acute stroke multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to optimise patients' functional independence following stroke. The role supports timely discharge planning, equipment provision, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the stroke pathway. In addition, the post holder provides clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and contributes to service development, ensuring the service meets SSNAP and national stroke standards while delivering high-quality patient care.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 390-HC-CSS-BA-3810

Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Essential: Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Essential: Relevant CPD and evidence of ongoing, continual professional development.
• Desirable: Member of RCOT
• Desirable: Clinical educators course

Experience

• Essential: Post qualified experience working in a busy acute setting as a junior or senior occupational therapist
• Desirable: Experience working stroke or neuro ward / unit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer contact details

Stroke and Neuro Therapy Lead: Aarti Sharma, [e-mail], 03004430003

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.