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Salary for this role£39,959 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2222, Occupational therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Stroke as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.

This is a maternity cover post : Contract End Date 1st Nov 2027

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across the stroke team. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.

You will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist plays a vital role within the acute stroke multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to optimise patients' functional independence following stroke. The role supports timely discharge planning, equipment provision, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the stroke pathway. In addition, the post holder provides clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and contributes to service development, ensuring the service meets SSNAP and national stroke standards while delivering high-quality patient care.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-HC-CSS-BA-3810

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Relevant CPD and evidence of ongoing, continual professional development.

Desirable

Member of RCOT
Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential

Post qualified experience working in a busy acute setting as a junior or senior occupational therapist

Desirable

Experience working stroke or neuro ward / unit

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.

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.