Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist - Neurology | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EN5 3DJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for a Band 7 OT role specialising in acute stroke and neurology? We have an opportunity for a fixed 12-month post to cover maternity leave. This would be a great opportunity for someone who looking to step up into a senior position to expand their experience, or for someone looking to specialise in acute stroke + neurology inpatients.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients. You will be joining a friendly, well-established integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supported by a Band 8a Clinical Specialist OT. The post will be based on the 24 bed Acute Stroke Unit, where you will be working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of neurology, with a specialist interest in stroke. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy.

Together with the Clinical Specialist OT, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the inpatient stroke service and neurology team . This will involve:

- providing specialist assessment and intervention to a varied neurological caseload

- ensuring high quality patient-centred care

- leading and supervising the learning and development of the stroke therapy team

- providing training to the wider multidisciplinary team

The role plays a key part in supporting the service to sustain its SSNAP standards, working closely with other therapy specialties and stakeholders You will be involved in developing + implementing new Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care + experience, and will have the opportunity to participate in R+D as part of the role. The team has strong links across the North Central London stroke network including with local ESD, community and rehab services.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Aug 2026

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