Stroke and Neurology Rotational Occupational TherapistNHS

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester, LE5 4PW Permanent £39,959 to £48,117

Posted 11 August 2026 Closing date 25 August 2026

Leicester Rail Station (1.8 miles away) Humberstone Medical Centre (1.1 miles away)

Job summary

Band 6 Stroke and Neuro Rotational Occupational Therapist 1 WTE:

Starting on Specialist Neuro Rehab unit (SNRU)

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Stroke and Neurology rotation at UHL. This Occupational Therapist will rotate every 12 months across Stroke and Neurology services based at the LRI and the LGH and works closely with the wider specialist MDT. This includes the Acute Stroke unit, Early supported discharge service for Stroke, Specialist Neuro Rehab unit, Brain injury unit and Acute Neurology.

This Occupational Therapist will assess and treat patients with complex neurology conditions and patients that experience a stroke. The role provides standardised assessments, outcome measures along with cognitive rehabilitation and functional assessments dependant on the specialist rotational area. The role requires skills and experience in Neurology or Stroke, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
Occupational Therapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
Provide Occupational Therapy interventions to patients in ward based setting and their own homes including Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Brain Injury, Acute Neurology areas, Early supported discharge service and Acute Stroke unit.
To provide key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals; working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.

Job description

To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for members of the Occupational Therapy Team.
To supervise members of the Occupational Therapy Team providing professional guidance and advice.
To actively participate in the education and training of Occupational Therapy staff as appropriate including leading on specific mandatory training initiatives e.g. manual handling, infection control, child protection, health and safety and topics related to your clinical area.
As Practice Placement Educators to deliver pre-registration training to Occupational Therapy students within the clinical setting. To participate in the training of students and staff from other professions as appropriate
To be responsible for the advancement of personal skills and knowledge in a clinical and managerial context and to attend post registration training in order to maintain own and others CPD.
Participate in recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff as necessary.
To participate in the induction of Occupational Therapy Staff.
Deliver education and training to Occupational Therapy staff as part of Team Development training and/or cascading of information following training received.
Undertake appropriate training and development to maintain high quality of service including Team Development training.
To participate in post-graduate training as appropriate.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

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