Occupational Therapist – Stroke: Sponsorship Available

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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 and specialist clinical skills essential for meeting the demands of this setting. Regular supervision will be provided and a staff appraisal system is in operation. department.

Please note, Stroke services across Derbyshire are undergoing a review and there will be some changes in service delivery in the future.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
  • oH.C.P.C. registered (or pending qualification results).

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • oExperience in acute physical setting
  • oExperience of rehabilitation practice and ethos

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • oAbility to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • oExperience of supervising other staff/students

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oDemonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE

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).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.