Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - Stroke

The closing date is 04 October 2026

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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.

About us

Working for our organisation

As a trust we offer

• onsite parking,


• wellbeing hub


• counselling,


• onsite exercise classes,


• the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),


• a number of refreshment outlets,


• onsite post office


• cash machines,


• fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week


• outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.

As a department we offer:

• apprenticeship schemes,


• departmental emotional support,


• regular catch ups with head of department


• regular supervision


• yearly appraisal


• in-service training programmes


• formal and informal support


• wellbeing champion

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-8260785

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Occupational Therapy

Rebecca Sheldon

rebeccasheldon@nhs.net

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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., 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.