• Job Description

  Req#: C9290-25-0757?language=en&page=984&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with the special interest in Stroke services. This is a permanent position based at Charing Cross Hospital Stroke Hyperacute and Acute Stroke units. You will join a progressive, innovative multi-disciplinary stroke service with an excellent research and care delivery record. We are part of the NWL Integrated Stroke Delivery Network and have robust links with our North West London (NWL) Community Provider Collaborative that provide the Early Supported Discharge services and neuro rehab for our sector. We are involved with the pan London Stroke working groups. We have rotational posts into the community services.

  The Clinical Lead Specialist Occupational therapist in Stroke will provide clinical and managerial leadership which inspires motivates and empowers Occupational therapists in the delivery of excellent patient care and experience in Stroke care.

  You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational service planning and delivery of occupational therapy input to the specialist stroke services based at Charing Cross Hospital. You will be clinically accountable for the standards of the occupational therapy input within the stroke team in order to provide a safe, effective service.

  Main duties of the job

  • Inspire and motivate others to deliver best practice and to continually improve standards in line with the evidence base and national guidelines.
  • Provide clinical leadership and influence for planning and service delivery within clinical area of expertise.
  • To demonstrate professional skills, standards and experience consistent with a specialist in the field and to ensure/oversee that services provided comply with professional and departmental standards of practice in collaboration with the Clinical service leads /clinical academics and clinical leads.
  • To maintain and develop a breadth of knowledge of highly specialist assessment and intervention skills, including knowledge of appropriate specialist aids and equipment relevant to area of practice and to manage a clinical caseload as compatible with management responsibilities.
  • Promote and develop a learning environment within area of practice using a collaborative approach.
  • To support the development and implementation of a training strategy for area of responsibility in collaboration with team leads/clinical academics, and clinical specialists.
  • Support research awareness and activity within the team, in collaboration with the clinical academics and clinical leads in therapies.
  • To promote evidence-based practice.

  About us

  At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

  Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

  Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £61,927 to £68,676 a year pa inclusive

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  290-MIC-1688

  Job locations

  Trustwide

  Fulham Palace Road

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/ Degree in relevant AHP profession
  • Health and Care professions Council registration
  • Evidence of experience /post graduate training and education to Masters level or equivalent and CPD relevant to speciality area
  • Evidence of structured training in appraisal and supervisory skills
  • Evidence of continuous and current professional academic development relevant to clinical field
  • Leadership / Management training
  • Evidence of post graduate training in basic research skills eg literature reviews, critical appraisal

  Desirable

  • Masters or PhD degree in relevant subject
  • Membership of relevant professional groups and relevant special interest groups

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive experience post qualification with evidenced experience at a senior level within relevant speciality
  • Experience of supervising qualified therapy staff and students
  • Experience of managing staff on performance and other workforce policies
  • Experience of incident investigation and implementation of change of practice as a result
  • Significant success in multidisciplinary/multi agency working
  • Evaluation of clinical practice including participation in research/audit/service evaluation and quality improvement projects
  • Demonstrate evidence of learning from experience and having undertaken formal and informal CPD, both general and specific to clinical field/ speciality
  • Experience of leading an effective team
  • Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
  • Experience of supporting a culture of research awareness

  Desirable

  • Experience at band 8a level
  • Clinical leadership of other disciplines

  Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

  Essential

  • Expert clinical reasoning skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of the relevant clinical area
  • Specialist knowledge and application of best evidence-based practice in relevant speciality area and application of therapy assessments and intervention
  • Ability to articulate vision of the therapy service in the clinical area
  • Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management
  • Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly, and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients and staff
  • To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service
  • Ability to mentor, coach and support patients, staff and colleagues
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
  • Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Skills in presentation and training in both formal and informal environments

  Desirable

  • Advanced computer skills
  • Evidence of presentation at a national level

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/ Degree in relevant AHP profession
  • Health and Care professions Council registration
  • Evidence of experience /post graduate training and education to Masters level or equivalent and CPD relevant to speciality area
  • Evidence of structured training in appraisal and supervisory skills
  • Evidence of continuous and current professional academic development relevant to clinical field
  • Leadership / Management training
  • Evidence of post graduate training in basic research skills eg literature reviews, critical appraisal

  Desirable

  • Masters or PhD degree in relevant subject
  • Membership of relevant professional groups and relevant special interest groups

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive experience post qualification with evidenced experience at a senior level within relevant speciality
  • Experience of supervising qualified therapy staff and students
  • Experience of managing staff on performance and other workforce policies
  • Experience of incident investigation and implementation of change of practice as a result
  • Significant success in multidisciplinary/multi agency working
  • Evaluation of clinical practice including participation in research/audit/service evaluation and quality improvement projects
  • Demonstrate evidence of learning from experience and having undertaken formal and informal CPD, both general and specific to clinical field/ speciality
  • Experience of leading an effective team
  • Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
  • Experience of supporting a culture of research awareness

  Desirable

  • Experience at band 8a level
  • Clinical leadership of other disciplines

  Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

  Essential

  • Expert clinical reasoning skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of the relevant clinical area
  • Specialist knowledge and application of best evidence-based practice in relevant speciality area and application of therapy assessments and intervention
  • Ability to articulate vision of the therapy service in the clinical area
  • Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management
  • Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly, and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients and staff
  • To lead, inspire motivate and empower teams using effective clinical leadership qualities in an integrated service
  • Ability to mentor, coach and support patients, staff and colleagues
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
  • Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Skills in presentation and training in both formal and informal environments

  Desirable

  • Advanced computer skills
  • Evidence of presentation at a national level

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Fulham Palace Road

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Fulham Palace Road

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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