Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Stroke Rehabilitation

Band 7. Closing date: 22 June 2026.

We are seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for the West Cumberland Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation team. The successful applicant will lead the Stroke Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy team and deliver assessment and treatment of complex patients. The role also requires cross‑cover into the acute setting to provide operational support, oversight, and leadership during periods of high demand and staff absence.

A Band 6–7 development post will be considered, with the expectation that the successful candidate will meet full role requirements within 12–18 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Occupational Therapy teams servicing stroke inpatient areas.
• Plan, allocate and evaluate clinical workloads and service delivery using audit and research skills.
• Act as clinical specialist to Occupational Therapy staff an...