Occupational Therapist - Locum - Acute Stroke - Croydon

Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Acute Stroke Unit
Location: Croydon Health Services, South London
Rate: 27.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview:
Croydon Health Services are urgently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience in acute stroke rehabilitation. This role is based within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment, supporting patients on the acute stroke unit.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions to patients on the acute stroke unit

Develop and implement individualised treatment plans focused on maximising patient function and independence

Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, nurses, speech and language therapists, and other members of the MDT

Contribute to early supported discharge planning and community follow-up arrangements

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using NHS systems

Supervise junior staff and students where appropriate

Essential Requirements:
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Experience working on an Acute Stroke Unit (essential)

Strong understanding of stroke rehabilitation pathways and post-stroke functional recovery

Excellent communication and teamworking skills

Previous NHS experience (desirable)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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