Senior Occupational Therapist - ESD​/Stroke

Senior Occupational Therapist - ESD/Stroke

The closing date is 13 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in EPUT's Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team within South East Essex.

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, in their own homes and other community settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a dynamic, keen and resourceful Occupational Therapist to join our well established Early Supported Discharge Team.

This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base as we use an interdisciplinary approach and you will work closely alongside other professionals. On a day to day basis you will hold your own caseload and work closely alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses and rehabilitation assistants to deliver high quality stroke rehabilitation in patients’ own homes.

There may also be the opportunity to work across the community stroke pathway with providing in‑reach therapy into the Stroke rehabilitation unit (CICC).

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Please note due to nature of post applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and vehicle.

Full or part time hours would be considered.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller, Team Leader for ESD on

• To be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality stroke specific occupational therapy within the Early supported discharge team and other community stroke services as required
• To manage a caseload of clients being discharged home from hospital early, coordinating the discharge and providing high quality stroke specific assessment and implementation of treatment plans.
• To work effectively and flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework to provide integrated stroke rehabilitation care programmes for patients on the community stroke pathway within ESD (and CICC as required) for rehabilitation assistants to carry out.
• To provide input in to planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the ESD Team and community stroke services, holding responsibility for defined projects as required.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail or bus.

• Work bank:
  You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

• Clinical
• To be responsible for the planning and delivery of stroke specialist occupational therapy within a defined area of our ESD team, prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
• To work with a caseload of patients with a stroke diagnosis varying in complexity with regards to their rehabilitation, health and social needs.
• To independently carry out stroke specific rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving or maintaining independence during the defined time therapy frame.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify stroke specific interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.
• To assess and order equipment as identified by patient need.
• To ensure all equipment provision is fit for…