Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Stroke

£39.96k - £48.12k per annum

Full-time

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary
BAND 6 SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Acute Stroke Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours)
Do you have a passion for stroke rehabilitation? Are you looking for the opportunity to deepen your knowledge base and expand your skillset as part of a committed and driven team? Are you interested in quality improvement?
We are looking for a therapist with NHS and stroke/brain injury experience who is looking to develop their Band 6 clinical and professional skills, working within the dynamic Stroke Therapy Team in the James Paget University Hospital Stroke Unit. We are able to offer bespoke training and encourage external education opportunities.
Main duties of the job
We know that development and wellbeing are crucial to the success of your work, and you will receive regular one-to-one supervision to discuss your progress, and any service evaluation and ideas. You will work alongside existing staff to share ideas to help develop yourself and the team. As a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation assistants we are changing and developing our service continuously to improve delivery of rehabilitation. With a wider therapy department of more than 100 staff, there are lots of opportunities to develop and progress your career.
The James Paget Stroke Unit is commissioned to offer both acute care and rehabilitation, and as such the role provides the opportunity to develop skills in every phase of inpatient stroke rehabilitation, and joint working to provide a solid discharge plan. As a specialist you would be providing a high standard of care to the more complex patients following stroke and brain injury, facilitating their rehabilitation journey.
About us
We are committed to service development , with opportunities to lead on audit and service improvement. We have a dedicated research role within the team and are engaging with research opportunities locally and nationally. The profile of therapies is growing, and our voice and opinions are heard and valued at both departmental and operational levels.
If this advert sparks your interest and you think you fit the bill, we would love to hear from you. Call for a chat or to arrange a visit.
Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 177-EMER-8128189
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Trust offers:
Training and development opportunities
Protected CPD time
Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service
NHS pension scheme
NHS discounts
Salary Sacrifice car scheme
Flexible working options, including nine-day fortnights, part-time working
Employee celebration - regular staff awards
International peer support group and celebration events
Neurodiversity support
Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals
Social events
Long service recognition
On-site parking
Single accommodation on site for new staff
Occupational Therapy specific training in an integrated therapy department
Recruitment support
Excellent maternity package
Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
Evidence of up-to-date manual handling, relevant post-graduate courses or CPD and reflections of learning
Desirable
Undertaken a student educators/supervision course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Experience working with stroke survivors in an acute or rehabilitation setting
Clinical experience within the NHS to include acute hospital setting and discharge planning
Experience at Band 5 level within a range of clinical areas
Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training and support to other staff or students
Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Working knowledge of stroke/brain injury including recovery pathways and approaches to treatment
Working knowledge of clinical governance and implications for own work
Experience at Band 6 level
Involvement in service improvement/project work
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Adaptable communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills, and evidence of working with barriers to communication
Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this
Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision
Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly
Evidence of initiative and ability to promote change
Recognise own limitations and know when to ask for help
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Integrated Therapies Administrator
Julie Power
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