Stroke OT: Clinical Team Lead for Community Rehab

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Nelson; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead the community stroke OT service. You will oversee advanced stroke assessments and treatment, working across the stroke pathway and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasises clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, and sustained improvement of community stroke rehabilitation, with flexibility to meet service needs across sites.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered therapist with stroke rehabilitation expertise.
• Postgraduate stroke or neuro rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OT team within the stroke pathway and collaborate with the MDT.
• Provide advanced stroke assessment and rehabilitation to a defined caseload.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure clinical governance and progression.
• Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate community stroke OT services across sites.
• Support discharge planning and liaison with inpatient and community teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Stroke rehabilitation

Advanced assessment

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead the community stroke OT service. You will oversee advanced stroke assessments and treatment, working across the stroke pathway and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasises clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, and sustained improvement of community stroke rehabilitation, with flexibility to meet service needs across sites.