Band 6 Occupational Therapist

About the role

This full‑time Band 6 Occupational Therapist role is based in Brentwood, supporting stroke patients throughout the Mid‑Essex area. You will act as a key worker, delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of stroke patients, conducting comprehensive OT assessments.
• Set person‑centred goals and develop treatment plans in collaboration with patients and carers.
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt interventions within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Coordinate discharge planning and act as the patient’s key worker.
• Collaborate with the stroke rehabilitation team, reablement services and voluntary sector for post‑discharge support.
• Maintain accurate client records on IT databases in line with trust policies.
• Stay up‑to‑date with HCPC standards, NICE guidelines and relevant clinical research.

Required profile

• Registered with HCPC and able to meet its proficiency standards.
• Strong knowledge of neuro‑anatomy, stroke presentations and their impact on cognition and function.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and with external agencies.
• Ability to handle moving and handling tasks safely in community settings.

Required skills

• Proficiency with IT database systems for client record management.