Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist – Band 5 (Stroke Rehabilitation), Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
About the Role
We seek a dynamic and passionate Band 5 occupational therapist specialising in stroke rehabilitation to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team. As part of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, you will provide expert multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to stroke survivors in a community setting, working closely with patients’ homes and other appropriate environments.
The team collaborates with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, therapy assistant practitioners, and rehabilitation assistants to deliver goal-focused, specialised interventions. Partners include Leeds Teaching Hospitals, third-sector organisations like the Stroke Association, and peers at every stage of the stroke pathway—from hospital to recovery at home.
This is an exciting time to join as we pioneer a new intensive rehabilitation pathway, enabling earlier hospital discharge while maintaining our existing high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a new intensive rehabilitation pathway, supporting timely patient discharge from hospital while maximising recovery.
- Deliver community-based stroke rehabilitation in patients’ homes and relevant settings.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing clinical expertise and advice.
- Support unregistered team members, offering guidance and supervision to ensure high-quality care.
- Emphasise evidence-based practice to drive positive rehabilitation outcomes.
- Engage with external partners, including hospitals and charity organisations, to bridge care gaps.
- Weekend working may be required as applicable.
- Engage in service development and innovation, actively contributing to team improvements.
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Person Specification Criteria
- Essential:
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an occupational therapist.
- Demonstrated experience working with stroke survivors or neurological conditions (preferable).
- Proven ability in multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration.
- Community-based rehabilitation experience in best practice application.
- Strong clinic-skills with a commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation.
- Highly motivated individual, driven by improving patients’ quality of life.
- Desirable:
- Expertise in stroke-specific rehabilitation techniques.
- Leadership in team development or clinical supervision.
The Benefits
Joining Leeds Community Healthcare offers more than a role—it’s an opportunity for growth in a supportive, values-driven environment:
- Develop specialist stroke-rehab skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Work holistically with diverse patients, addressing time-limited, goal-centric therapy.
- Access professional development, including mentorship and clinical supervision.
- Training opportunities to expand your expertise.
- A focus on staff wellbeing in a friendly, collaborative workplace.
- Roles in service innovation and leadership to progress your career.
- Priority pouvaient, provided the team has achieved early-advert close.
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Additional Information
- Application Deadline: As per redundancy rules due to maximum applicant handling.
- Contact: For queries, email kathryn.mangan1@nhs.net or call Katie Mangan (07912488137).
About Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare specialises in community-based healthcare, delivering services in homes, local health centres, and community hospitals. A Deeply values-driven organisation, we maintain a strong CQC rating of Good (with Outstanding for Adult Services) while partnering with local trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council for seamless patient support.
Working with Us
- Enjoy generous leave policies, NHS discounts, and workplace perks, detailed at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk.
- UK-based role: Employment is contingent upon confirming work rights in the UK—with eligibility based on UK/Irish citizenship, EU settlement, or a valid work visa.
For questions regarding sponsorship or eligibility, visit Right to Work.
Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for comprehensive details.
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