Occupational Therapist - Neurology and Stroke

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Stroke and Neurology Therapy Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This is a 30hourperweek role within a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary service.

Our team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work across two sites:

• Pinderfields Hospital (A2 Acute Stroke / Neurology)
• Dewsbury District Hospital (Wards 5 and 6 Neurology and Stroke Rehabilitation)

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across both units, gaining valuable experience in a range of clinical settings.

You will work alongside exceptionally experienced senior clinicians, developing your skills in the assessment and treatment of people following stroke or neurological events in both acute/hyperacute and rehabilitation environments. The role involves a diverse and rewarding caseload, including complex discharge planning, cognitive rehabilitation, and upper limb rehabilitation.

This is a 7day service, and the post holder will participate in the rota.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Manage a neurological caseload using the OT process.
• Complete assessments, deliver interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Prescribe equipment/adaptations and conduct assessments in ward, home, and community settings.
• Adapt communication and treatment for complex needs.

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT, and external agencies.
• Participate in MDT planning and provide clear advice on treatment and equipment.

• Maintain accurate clinical records (incl. SystmOne), reports, and statistics.
• Countersign documentation from unregistered staff.

• Ensure practice meets professional/Trust standards.
• Support delegation and supervision of junior staff.
• Contribute to service quality and deputise for seniors

• Support training and supervision of students and staff.
• Contribute to in service education and share CPD learning.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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