Acute Stroke Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 - £50,387
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

Clinical or Technical Undertake specialist patient assessments, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team Use sound investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes Devise individualised management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education and exercise and use of groupwork/ classes in other settings, also including video and telephone consultation Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with community rehabilitation teams and intermediate care teams Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required Leadership or Managerial Take responsibility for and actively record your own personal development Ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser (including for junior staff, students, or assistants) Participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator Disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals Take responsibility for the supervision of Band 5 therapists on rotation, Students and Assistants Support the Band 7team leader with the appraisals of Band 5 therapists on rotation and Assistants Communication and Engagement Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in patient care, both within and outside the organisation, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining cooperation for treatment and valid consent Use influencing and motivational skills to encourage patients to manage their own conditions Communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other therapists as necessary Ensure timely and effective communication with the Clinical/Therapy Leads on all professional matters Manage frequently highly stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner Information and reporting Regularly participate in and lead on appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects and be aware of current research relevant to the speciality Service Improvement Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives Achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team ** See full job description for more details

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