Occupational Therapist, CINSS

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Do you have the passion to make a difference to people's lives following a neurological event?

The Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Rehab Service (CINSS) are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team.

The service is a community based interdisciplinary therapy team, who support the timely discharge of patients from hospital. These patients have ongoing rehabilitation or neuro management needs following a new or worsening presentation of a neurological condition, both stroke, and non‑stroke.

The teams work collaboratively with acute services, rehab and community networks and third sector services to deliver a patient‑centred; goal focused approach to rehabilitation. Our team is an integral part of the stroke pathway, in reaching into both stroke and in‑patient rehab settings.

This post will offer an opportunity to consolidate and develop neurological and wider clinical skills, giving you the opportunity to be part of quality improvement projects and service developments, working closely with other Occupational Therapists and the wider team.

The suitable candidate may have some experience in managing a caseload of neurologically impaired adults and will need to be HCPC registered.

You are a compassionate, dedicated team player and are motivated by meaningful, holistic rehabilitation which is centred around patient goals and their life roles then please get in touch and help us to continue to make a real difference.

An inclusive team approach and excellent communication skills are essential. Expectation to work independently and effectively within CINSS to ensure safe and effective management of patients in the community. You will be able to prioritise your workload and time effectively to support an integrated approach.

We are a dynamic and friendly team who are committed to providing an excellent patient‑centred service, whilst supporting continuous development of clinical skills through joint working, access to a comprehensive in‑house training program.

The successful candidate will have evidence of post‑graduate experience and sound clinical reasoning with expectation of being committed to providing high standards of care.

The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire ()

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most…