Stroke and Neurology Rotational Occupational Therapist

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.

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: Apply through our website.

Details
Date posted: 11 August 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: 358-8000764-CSI-A
Job locations: Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, Leicester, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/BSc O.T.
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Practice Educators course

Experience
Essential

• Recent clinical experience at a Band 5 level
• Demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills
• Demonstrates knowledge in clinical areas

Desirable

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of educating others and/or supervising staff
• Demonstrates evidence of computer skills

Communication and Relationships skills
Essential

• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non verbal communication
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
• Demonstrates a professional attitude

Desirable

• Demonstrates leadership skills

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
• Awareness of own development needs

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of issues impacting on OT

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
• Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, Leicester, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Therapy Team leader, Rebecca Loomes, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.