Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist-Early Supported Discharge

OUH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) stroke service on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves home-based specialist rehabilitation across Oxfordshire, with driving essential.

You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload and contributing to outcomes data and service development.

Qualifications

• Professional OT qualification and HCPC registration.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation and stroke care.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle; willingness to drive across Oxfordshire.
• Able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and rehabilitate a complex stroke caseload in patients' homes.
• Provide stroke specialist interventions and contribute to MDT.
• Collect and analyse data to demonstrate inputs and outcomes.
• Maintain clinical notes meeting Trust standards.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings and contribute to research agenda.
• Support therapy team and ensure MDT competence.
• Collaborate with community services to support staff competence.
• Flexibly route therapy resources to patient need.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Neurological rehabilitation

English communication

Driving with own vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Post-graduate qualification in neurological rehabilitation

Job description

Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist-Early Supported Discharge

Band 6

Main area Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 42 weeks (Dates of contract depending on start date for mat cover and return date of post-holder) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (weekdays and some weekend working (Saturday only- 6 per year)) Job ref 321-MRC-8303548-B6

Site ESD - Community, (office based at Oxford Centre for Enablement) Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 01/12/2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Band 6 OT Fixed term maternity leave cover in the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke Service.

The ESD for stroke team is dedicated to helping stroke patients return home sooner by providing high quality, specialist stroke rehabilitation in the home environment to achieve our patient's individual goals.

We are looking for a professional, caring and compassionate occupational therapist to provide specialist stroke rehabilitation in patients homes.

You will have experience of delivering evidence based stroke rehabilitation and are looking to develop your career.

You are motivated, flexible and will work autonomously; managing your own caseload with the support of an experienced multi-disciplinary team who will guide your professional development.

The role involves driving within the county of Oxfordshire, and access to a car is essential. Please state this in your application.

Main duties of the job

• To support and deliver specialist assessment, planning and rehabilitation to a complex clinical caseload of patients who have had a stroke
• To be a stroke specialist resource for clinical staff to support the assessment, treatment planning and clinical interventions for the patient group
• To be involved with the collection and analysis of data to demonstrate inputs, efficacy and outcomes
• To maintain multi-disciplinary clinical notes that meet Trust and professional standards
• To be involved in weekly multi-disciplinary meeting discussions in relation to patients within the stroke pathway
• To contribute to the clinical research agenda of the stroke pathway
• To support all members of the therapy team and the assurance of competence within the MDT
• To work in partnership with the community care services to ensure the competence of all staff working with stroke survivors
• To work with other colleagues, as the occasion arises, in supporting the management and development of the Oxfordshire stroke pathway
• To work flexibly across the pathway to ensure that therapy resource maps to patient need
• To support the development, along with the other senior staff within the pathway, the profile of ESD with all relevant GP practices

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please state in your application that you are a car driver, with access to your own vehicle for work, as these are essential requirements for this role.

Please see the attached job descriptions and person specifications for more information about the role.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

• Qualification - Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Current registration as an occupational therapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to neurological rehabilitation
• Experience - Relevant experience of rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Skills - Ability to work as autonomous practitioner
• To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• To be flexible and responsive to the changing demands of the service
• Experience of working with clients who have Physical Disability
• Holds driving licence and has access to a vehicle
• Qualification - Post Graduate Education specifically relating to client group (MSC or equivalent)
• Experience working within the context of early supported discharge or domiciliary therapy
• Skills - To have a good knowledge of community services
• Membership of Specialist Interest Group e.g. Neurological Practice, ACPIN
• Prior NHS experience
• Clinical experience in Stroke assessment and treatments

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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Name Michelle Fellerdale Job title Lead Therapist (Occupational Therapist) Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07774556570 Additional information

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