About This Opportunity: Team Lead Occupational Therapist- Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (Oxford)
NHS is currently seeking a Team Lead Occupational Therapist- Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (Oxford) to join their team in Oxford.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
\nThe closing date is 09 April 2026\n
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, self‑motivated, and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Stroke Therapy team. We are looking for a Team Lead to direct Occupational Therapists delivering hyper‑acute and acute services to stroke survivors, aiming to maximise recovery, patient experience and quality of life.
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The Team Lead will work collaboratively with a dynamic multi‑qualified team to deliver early, high‑quality specialist assessments and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include operational management, supervising and teaching Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and students, initiating and leading audit, quality improvement and evidence‑based projects, and managing a clinical caseload of highly complex stroke patients.
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We provide strong support and learning opportunities for new leaders, alongside ample chances to continue developing clinical skills.
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If this sounds like the job for you, please contact us for more information.
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Job responsibilities
\nTo deploy advanced knowledge, skills and experience to effectively lead the occupational therapy acute stroke rehabilitation team across 7 days a week.\n
Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary acute stroke rehabilitation team.
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Provide team leadership, supervision and appraisal to occupational therapists, therapy assistants and students.
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Maintain a clinical caseload of highly complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.
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Contribute to team leadership, service development, and quality assurance in acute stroke rehabilitation services.
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Devise and oversee the delivery of service improvement projects seeking advances in therapeutic and rehabilitative practice.
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Engage and participate in the operational, governance and research activities of the Therapies clinical service unit.
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Clinical
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1. Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities.
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2. Undertake assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using expert clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice to determine appropriate care plans.
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3. Interpret and analyse clinical and non‑clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions.
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4. Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend the best course of intervention, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans.
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5. Continuously evaluate and reassess patients to progress and modify treatments effectively.
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6. Be responsible for own and the team’s patient care plans and be consulted frequently for expert advice and guidance by junior and senior team members and other health professionals.
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7. Assess a patient's capacity to understand and obtain valid, informed consent for treatment; work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity.
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8. Co‑ordinate intervention with other disciplines, advise and educate patients, carers, relatives and other health professionals.
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9. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and staff, overcoming barriers such as non‑English speaking patients or those with communication disorders.
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10. Liaise with and advise other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff, social workers and other health professionals involved in patient care.
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11. Ensure a multidisciplinary approach and integrated service by effectively communicating with all disciplines involved.
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12. Use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate.
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13. Attend meetings, seminars and case conferences; liaise with other disciplines to achieve comprehensive, effective and confidential patient care.
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14. Motivate and persuade others, including staff and patients, through advanced communication skills.
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15. Deal sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances such as reporting poor prognoses.
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16. Support more junior staff when indicated in managing challenging patients.
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17. Deal effectively with patients suffering from conditions that may lead to anxiety and aggressive behaviour.
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18. Teach, support and supervise staff within the team, developing and maintaining their skills and competencies.
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19. Manage clinical risk within own caseload and that of the designated team at all times.
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20. Demonstrate physical ability to carry out therapy assessments and interventions, including manual therapy techniques.
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21. Maintain accurate written records in accordance with RCOT/CSP/HCPC standards, including comprehensive progress and discharge reports.
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Management
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1. Be responsible for policy and service development and implementation across the stroke ward.
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2. Ensure staff implemen
Position DetailsKey Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join NHS?NHS offers a supportive work environment in Oxford, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Team Lead Occupational Therapist- Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (Oxford) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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