Band 5 Occupational Therapist in Leicester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team on the Acute Stroke Unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong teamworking skills, thrive in the fast‑paced nature of the acute setting, and have a genuine interest in stroke care and rehabilitation. As this is a static post, it offers an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to consolidate and develop their core skills in stroke rehabilitation within a supportive and specialist environment. You need to be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. Interviews will be face to face.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, carrying out comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred Occupational Therapy interventions.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• You will be supported both formally and informally by senior staff and the wider team.
• We ensure regular clinical supervision, one‑to‑one meetings and have a robust appraisal process and preceptorship programme.
• The service is passionate about research and service development, implementing a local in‑service training schedule and addressing the particular learning and development needs of staff within the team.
• Dedicated time for individual continuous professional development is also provided.

If you are motivated and passionate about providing high quality care to patients and want to join an enthusiastic, forward‑thinking team we would love to hear from you.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030). We have four primary goals:

• High‑quality care for all
• Being a great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

And we will embed health equity in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• We are compassionate
• We are proud
• We are inclusive
• We are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

• Carrying out comprehensive assessments of patients with a range of impairments resulting from stroke.
• Planning and delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred Occupational Therapy interventions to promote functional recovery and independence.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to goal setting, rehabilitation planning and discharge decision‑making.
• Supporting patients and their families by providing education, equipment advice and onward referral where appropriate.
• Liaising with community and rehabilitation services to ensure safe and timely discharges and continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and trust standards.
• Participating in regular supervision, in‑service training, peer support and service development initiatives.
• Contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and the ongoing evaluation of therapy services on the unit.
• Carry out all professional duties in accordance with the code of professional conduct as issued by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy
• HPC Registration/Finalist student anticipating qualification and registration

Skills

• Meet the Trust Health Requirements
• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Experience

• Demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills
• Clinical OT experience in Acute Stroke
• Demonstrates evidence of computer skills

Communication and relationship skills

• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non‑verbal communication
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
• Demonstrates a professional attitude

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
• Demonstrates awareness of current issues impacting on OT
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
• Aware of own development needs

Planning and organisation skills

• Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
• Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs

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.