Specialist Occupational Therapist

Position Overview

Full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Abingdon Community Hospital. The role is part of an award-winning multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life, facilitating safe discharge, and supporting return to independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific physical and cognitive/functional assessments for stroke patients.
• Deliver person‑centred interventions that improve daily activities and functioning.
• Prescribe equipment and assess home environments as appropriate.
• Represent and lead the service at family meetings and liaise with the multidisciplinary team, families, and external organisations such as social care and specialist services.
• Ensure clinical governance and adherence to protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in adult inpatient physical rehabilitation, especially with stroke patients.
• Skills in conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and prescribing equipment.
• Strong communication skills with MDT members, families, and external partners.
• Ability to lead and represent the service at meetings.
• Commitment to safeguarding, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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