Stroke Neuro OT – Band 5 with Band 6 Progression

Salisbury; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 27–33 days

On-site car parking

On-site health and fitness club

Generous NHS pension

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Therapy Team on the Stroke Unit at Salisbury District Hospital. The role focuses on assessing and managing a diverse neuro/Stroke caseload with senior staff supervision.

The post is Band 5 with a clear path to Band 6 progression, offering professional development and a supportive MDT environment within an innovative Trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years NHS experience post qualification.
• Experience of service development.
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience of working with stroke and/or neurological conditions.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an OT.
• Experience of supervising students.
• Experience of qualified staff / unqualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on elements of the work in the acute Occupational Therapy area.
• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and communicate decisions effectively.
• Participate in MDT meetings and handovers.
• Carry out assessments and management of a varied stroke/neurology caseload.

Skills

MDT working

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Autonomous working

Student supervision

Leading group sessions

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke Therapy Team on the Stroke Unit at Salisbury District Hospital. The role focuses on assessing and managing a diverse neuro/Stroke caseload with senior staff supervision.

The post is Band 5 with a clear path to Band 6 progression, offering professional development and a supportive MDT environment within an innovative Trust.