(**) Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Stroke as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.

This is a maternity cover post : Contract End Date 1st Nov 2027

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across the stroke team. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.

You will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist plays a vital role within the acute stroke multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to optimise patients' functional independence following stroke.

The role supports timely discharge planning, equipment provision, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the stroke pathway. In addition, the post holder provides clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and contributes to service development, ensuring the service meets SSNAP and national stroke standards while delivering high-quality patient care.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Relevant CPD and evidence of ongoing, continual professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Member of RCOT
• Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post qualified experience working in a busy acute setting as a junior or senior occupational therapist

Desirable criteria

• Experience working stroke or neuro ward / unit

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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