Static Occupational Therapist Stroke

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Stroke Team at the Royal Derby Hospital for a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team in a static role.  We are looking for a passionate Occupational therapist with a specialist interest in stroke who has demonstrable post graduate experience including experience working in an acute setting and with a working knowledge of treating stroke patients and /or neuro patients.

This post offers regular supervision, in-service training sessions along with the opportunity to develop clinical competencies as part of your appraisal. This post will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in this clinical field within a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to support stroke patients throughout different stages of the stroke pathway.

You will be required to have excellent communication skills, time management and prioritisation skills to work as part of the MDT.  You will be required to assess and rehabilitate a variety of patients on the Stroke Units working towards patient centred goals with the aim to increase function and independence. You will be expected to make effective and timely decisions on a person’s rehabilitation potential and need for further therapy provision.

Main duties of the job

- To carry out an initial neurological therapy assessment to identify post stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment.

- To identify the most appropriate form of ongoing assessment including functional assessments, seating, upper limb and need for splinting along with standardised cognitive and mood screens.

- To set patient centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these.

- To work closely with the MDT to identify rehabilitation potential and the most appropriate setting for this to occur e.g. stroke rehab unit / own home.

- To communicate effectively with patient, family and wider organisations in order to effectively support patients recovery and co-ordinate a safe transfer of care / discharge.

-To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy Assistants.

- To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment supplier.

- To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and co-ordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow.

- To ensure compliance with mandatory training and ensure all trust policies are followed.

Closing date of applications: 11/06/2026

Interview date: 24/06/2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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