Band 6 Locum Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust – Princess Royal Hospital

Area: West Midlands NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Stroke Unit at Princess Royal Hospital. This is a full on-site role for an initial 3-month period, delivering specialist assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with complex stroke-related needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, interpret and manage your own specialist caseload of complex stroke patients as an autonomous practitioner, in line with HCPC standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills gained through post-graduate training and relevant experience.
• Work closely with colleagues across all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive, patient-centred service that promotes high-quality care, optimal flow and safe, timely discharge.
• Support team leads and senior therapists in providing structured training, supervision and appraisal for team members.
• Assist senior staff in maintaining an efficient, responsive operational service.
• Act as a source of specialist advice within the Therapy Centre, across the Trust and the wider health economy.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Participate in audit activity to support service development and quality assurance.
• Work flexibly within Therapy Centre cover arrangements, including occasional movement into other clinical areas within your competence.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Substantial post-graduate experience with evidence of specialist skills in stroke or relevant neurological rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational ability and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication skills for working within a busy MDT and supporting junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and confidently manage a complex caseload.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 (37.5 hours per week).
• Option to participate in the inpatient stroke rota at weekends and bank holidays.
• Fully on-site role with no remote working available.

Why Join?

• Competitive negotiable rates.
• Opportunity to specialise further within a dedicated inpatient stroke service.
• Supportive MDT and senior leadership team.
• Engaging clinical role with opportunities for audit, service improvement and professional development.

Ready to bring your specialist stroke skills to a leading West Midlands service?

Apply today to join the Therapy Centre at Princess Royal Hospital.

Code: U. 014011.B18990