Stroke OT Team Lead: Lead Rehab Innovation & Pathways

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Stroke Occupational Therapist to lead the Stroke Therapy Team and shape rehabilitation pathways after recent stroke service investment. The post combines expert clinical leadership with strategic development across acute and community settings, driving SSNAP performance and patient outcomes.

You will maintain a specialist caseload, mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in OT recognized by College of OT
• HCPC Registered OT
• Evidence of Relevant postgraduate courses
• Study for a MSc

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Stroke Therapy Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation services
• Lead service transformation and pathway development initiatives, helping to deliver the benefits of recent investment in Stroke Therapies.
• Maintain a specialist clinical caseload, providing expert assessment, treatment and advice for patients with complex stroke rehabilitation needs.
• Support the achievement of national stroke standards and drive improvements in quality, patient outcomes and SSNAP performance.
• Provide supervision, appraisal, mentorship and professional support to therapy staff, students and support workers, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community services to improve patient flow, facilitate timely discharge and develop integrated stroke pathways.
• Lead on service development, audit, governance and quality improvement activities to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development and excellence in patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment and treatment of stroke

Critical appraisal

Teaching and facilitation

Electrical stimulation

Splinting in neurology

Education

Diploma / degree in OT

HCPC Registered OT

Postgraduate courses

MSc

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Stroke Occupational Therapist to lead the Stroke Therapy Team and shape rehabilitation pathways after recent stroke service investment. The post combines expert clinical leadership with strategic development across acute and community settings, driving SSNAP performance and patient outcomes.

You will maintain a specialist caseload, mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred