Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist who is dynamic and passionate about stroke rehabilitation to join our supportive and caring team.
The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team offers specialist multi-disciplinary rehabilitation to adults who have had a stroke in a community setting.
You will work closely with other professionals such as physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, therapy assistant practitioners and rehabilitation assistants.
The service provides goal focused, time limited rehabilitation interventions in patients home environments and in other settings as appropriate.
The stroke rehab team work closely alongside colleagues from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, as well as third sector organisations such as the Stroke Association, to support patients along the whole stroke pathway, from hospital to home.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as we embark on implementing a new intensive rehabilitation pathway to support earlier discharge from hospital alongside our current offer.
The ideal candidate will have experience experience of working with people who have had a stroke or other neurological conditions, MDT working and community working.
Some weekend working is required.
Should you have any questions about the role please contact Katie Mangan, Operational Team Manager on 07912488137.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be part of designing and implementing a new more intensive pathway which will allow patient to be discharged from hospital sooner.
The post holder will support unregistered staff within the team as well as providing advise and guidance to staff from the MDT. They will have strong clinical skills backed up with evidenced based practice. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life and who can collaborate well with the team.
In return we can offer
- An opportunity to develop your specialist skills and knowledge in stroke rehabilitation within a friendly multidisciplinary team
- An opportunity to work holistically with patients who present with a range of stroke deficits for time limited goal focused therapy
- A commitment to your development including mentorship, regular clinical supervision and opportunities to access training
- A friendly working environment within a committed and passionate team, with focus given to supporting staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to be part of service development and innovation
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to WorkPlease see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
DetailsDate posted02 July 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference numberVP99F3ED75
Job locationsLeeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS12 3QE
United Kingdom
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
