Occupational Therapist - Stroke in Chesterfield

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Main area: Occupational Therapy

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity leave cover)

Hours: Part time - 34 hours per week

Job ref: 166-DCSC-8260785

Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Town: Chesterfield

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 04/10/2026 23:59

Job overview: 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 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.

Working for our organisation: As a trust we offer counselling, the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds), a number of refreshment outlets, onsite post office, 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, yearly appraisal, formal and informal support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: We are committed to providing you with ongoing training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Line manager. The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference.

Person specification:

• Qualifications and Training: Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Experience: Broad understanding of OT process and frameworks. Broad understanding of OT role in acute physical setting. Experience of working in a neurological speciality (placement experience will be accepted). Experience in acute physical setting. Experience of rehabilitation practice and ethos.
• Skills and Knowledge: Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Experience of supervising other staff/students.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for. Demonstrates Trust Values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE.

Flexible Working: If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points-based immigration system: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.

Communications: Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield, there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Liz McAndrew Lead Senior Occupational Therapist on Chesterfield (01246) 512181 or Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246) 512648. Opening hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday.