Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Stroke and Neurology

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with an interest in Stroke and Neurology?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and make a significant impact on the recovery and rehabilitation of those who have recently had a stroke or have new neurology.

We are a supportive team who are keen to invest in your development and support you to become a specialist in Stroke and Neurology. Whether you've already decided that you'd like to work in Stroke and Neurology or if it's an area that you'd like to try, we are pleased to have the expertise and welcoming team to be able to support you.

We can offer the role as a new or experienced band 5 with opportunities to progress to a band 6 after an individualised supportive development plan. Or starting as a Band 6 if you have sufficient relevant experience.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, patient centred care to individuals who have experienced a stroke or other neurological conditions. This will include specialist acute assessment and treatment including group work and education and advice.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programs that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients and interested in becoming a specialist in Stroke and Neurology Services, we would love to hear from you.

As a Trust, and OT department we are dedicated to the development and wellbeing of our staff and foster a supportive environment with plenty of opportunities to include, optional rotations / secondments, peer support groups and in-service training.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.