Occupational Therapist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 rotational post across stroke and neurology. The post will rotate over the Acute Stroke Unit (Derriford Hospital), Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (Mount Gould Hospital),Neurosurgery/ICU (Derriford Hospital),Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (Livewell South West) and Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (Livewell South West). The post holder will require experience in the speciality of Stroke &Neurology. We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will rotate across the acute and community services. The applicant will require excellent communication, time management skills and a flexible approach. You must have good inter-personal skills, work well in a multidisciplinary team environment, and be willing to support the Team Lead to deliver a specialist occupational therapy service. As a therapy service we are committed to providing regular clinical and non-clinical support andsupervision; conduct yearly appraisal; allocate time for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and involve all grades of staff in the In-Service Training programmes. This post is part of an established 7-day working service; applicants must be able to take an active part on the 7-day working rota. Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for the provision of a quality OT service, under the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are provided. Carrying out clinical duties including the occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of stroke and neurological patients, as part of the MDT in inpatient settings and in the community. Post holder assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day management of the wider Team, providing support, supervision and allocation of work to the Band 5 OTs, and Technical Instructors. The post holder will also undertake appraisal and clinical supervision of specified staff within the team. The Post holder will have a delegated remit of Clinical Governance and teaching activities to undertake and develop within the team. Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action, working with minimal supervision. The post holder is professionally and legally accountable for work delegated to assistant staff and students. Patients seen present with a wide range of complex and highly complex stroke and neurological deficits with potentially long-term needs and disabilities. Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action and works with minimal supervision. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Details Date posted 25 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-LD-DA8238510 Job locations University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8DH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical 1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme. 2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment. 3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients re