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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist who is dynamic and passionate about stroke rehabilitation to join our supportive and caring team.
The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team offers specialist multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to adults who have had a stroke in a community setting.
You will work closely with other professionals such as physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, therapy assistant practitioners and rehabilitation assistants.
The service provides goal focused, time limited rehabilitation interventions in patients home environments and in other settings as appropriate.
The stroke rehab team work closely alongside colleagues from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, as well as third sector organisations such as the Stroke Association, to support patients along the whole stroke pathway, from hospital to home.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as we embark on implementing a new intensive rehabilitation pathway to support earlier discharge from hospital alongside our current offer.
The ideal candidate will have experience experience of working with people who have had a stroke or other neurological conditions, MDT working and community working.
Some weekend working is required. Should you have any questions about the role please contact Katie Mangan, Operational Team Manager on 07912488137.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of designing and implementing a new more intensive pathway which will allow patient to be discharged from hospital sooner.
The post holder will support unregistered staff within the team as well as providing advise and guidance to staff from the MDT. They will have strong clinical skills backed up with evidenced based practice. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life and who can collaborate well with the team.
In return we can offer
- An opportunity to develop your specialist skills and knowledge in stroke rehabilitation within a friendly multidisciplinary team
- An opportunity to work holistically with patients who present with a range of stroke deficits for time limited goal focused therapy
- A commitment to your development including mentorship, regular clinical supervision and opportunities to access training
- A friendly working environment within a committed and passionate team, with focus given to supporting staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to be part of service development and innovation
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
- Date posted: 02 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP99F3ED75
- Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS12 3QE, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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