Occupational Therapist - Stroke
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 34
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a 9-month fixed-term opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke and Neurology team. The role involves working across the stroke pathway, covering hyper acute, acute, and rehabilitation on the stroke unit as part of a 7-day service. The successful candidate will manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload, providing rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions. Regular supervision and development opportunities are provided.
Essential criteria
- oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- oH.C.P.C. registered (or pending qualification results).
- oBroad understanding of OT process and frameworks.
- oBroad understanding of OT role in acute physical setting.
- oExperience of working in a neurological speciality (placement experience will be accepted)
Desirable criteria
- oExperience in acute physical setting
- oExperience of rehabilitation practice and ethos
- Skills and Knowledge
- oAbility to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- oExperience of supervising other staff/students
- Personal Attributes
- oDemonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
- Qualifications and Training
- oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- oH.C.P.C. registered (or pending qualification results).
- oBroad understanding of OT process and frameworks.
- oBroad understanding of OT role in acute physical setting.
- oExperience of working in a neurological speciality (placement experience will be accepted)
- oExperience in acute physical setting
- oExperience of rehabilitation practice and ethos
- Skills and Knowledge
- oAbility to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- oExperience of supervising other staff/students
- Personal Attributes
- oDemonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Stroke
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Band 5
Fixed term (9 months)
Hours: 34 hours per week**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and Neurology team. The post holder will work in a dedicated OT team alongside a supportive MDT, to deliver occupational therapy as part of a 7 day service. The role provides an opportunity to work across the stroke pathway; as the OT team covers hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation on the stroke unit.
The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the whole patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for providing rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions. You will need to demonstrate time management skills and the ability to be flexible, to be able to manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload in a busy setting. Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be committed to team working both within OT and the wider MDT.
Applicants will be supported to develop problem solving
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