Stroke Rehab Lead Occupational Therapist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peterborough seeks a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join its stroke therapy team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing high-quality stroke and neuro-rehabilitation, and leading staff training initiatives. Candidates must possess an Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and significant clinical experience within Stroke. This position offers opportunities for professional development, teamwork, and requires goodwill to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• NHS experience working at senior level.
• Clinical experience within Stroke.
• Experience in an acute inpatient hospital environment.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop the quality of the clinical service and staff delivering it.
• Assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients.
• Lead on service development and audit initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and motivational skills

High level of clinical reasoning

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Strong organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registered

Evidence of CPD (portfolio)

Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area - Stroke

Tools

IT packages (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

A healthcare organization in Peterborough seeks a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join its stroke therapy team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing high-quality stroke and neuro-rehabilitation, and leading staff training initiatives. Candidates must possess an Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and significant clinical experience within Stroke. This position offers opportunities for professional development, teamwork, and requires goodwill to work flexible hours, including weekends.