Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Job summary
The closing date is 17 August 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced therapy team on the Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal United Hospital.

Our specialist service is supported by an excellent team of stroke consultants, specialist nurses, and AHPs who are passionate about delivering high-quality care for our local population. The therapy team provides comprehensive assessment, early rehabilitation, and supports ongoing recovery planning.

The Acute Stroke Unit provides hyperacute and acute care to stroke patients admitted to the RUH. The stroke therapy team provides comprehensive assessment and early rehabilitation and identifies specialist pathways for ongoing stroke rehabilitation.

The RUH offers the opportunity to work in a progressive and friendly integrated Therapies department. This role will allow the advancement of clinical skills and knowledge, whilst developing essential leadership skills. You'll gain experience in Supervision, recruitment and service development - enabling you to build your skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

If you're a self-motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who is looking to join an Adult Therapies Team, we want to hear from you.

If you would like any further information, please contact Suzy Kala (skala@nhs.net) or Pam Bridges ( pamelabridges@nhs.net ) Or 01225 821957

Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention to patients on the acute stroke unit to optimise independence as well as creating rehabilitation plans as appropriate. You will also provide and promote acute rehabilitation to patients on the acute stroke unit

You will provide daily clinical management of Occupational Therapy staff and some junior Physiotherapy staff working with their rotational team and provide supervision to occupational therapy students and apprentices.

You will have clinical autonomy and be responsible for the management of their own caseload, have an awareness of the caseload demands within the whole rotational therapy team and allocate clinical capacity according to service demands. This will enable you to co-ordinate the daily service delivery across the hospital in the most effective way.

About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 427-8086933-A
Job locations: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Appropriate post graduate training

Specific Skills

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up to date with professional and evidence based practice
• Assessment and management of cognitive deficits, including use of outcome measures.
• Effective leadership skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure

Knowledge and experience

• Practical experience and knowledge of clinical conditions relevant to area of work.
• At least 18 months post-qualification experience, including in acute care
• Experience of working within NHS
• Experience of student and therapy assistant supervision
• Significant experience of working with and discharge planning for patients with complex needs including patients at the end of their life
• Experience in leading complex discharges from acute setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
B7 OT - Acute Stroke Unit
Suzy Kala
skala@nhs.net
01225821957