Occupational Therapist – Acute Neuro
Vivid Healthcare Search Limited
HertfordshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25.00 to £27.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftIn plain English
What this job actually involves
You will assess and treat patients with acute neurological conditions such as stroke or brain injury, and help plan their discharge and rehabilitation. The role suits an OT with neuro experience who can work independently within a supportive team.
What you'll need
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Experience in acute neuro or stroke settings
- Good knowledge of neurological conditions and rehab pathways
- Able to manage a complex caseload independently
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
How to boost your chances
- Make sure your HCPC registration is current and include your registration number on the application.
- Highlight any recent work with stroke or brain injury patients in your CV.
- Prepare examples of how you have planned discharge or rehab pathways.
- Be ready to discuss how you manage a busy caseload on your own.
- Contact Vivid Healthcare to ask about locum contract length and support.
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Job description
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in acute neurology looking for your next locum opportunity?
Vivid Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Locum Occupational Therapist to join a specialist Acute Neuro service in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients with complex neurological conditions.
- Assess and treat patients with acute neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, brain injury)
- Support discharge planning and rehabilitation pathways
- Complete functional assessments and provide appropriate interventions
- Work closely with MDT colleagues including Physios, Speech & Language Therapists, and medical staff
- Contribute to patient-centred care plans and goal setting
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Experience within acute neuro / stroke settings
- Strong understanding of neurological conditions and rehab pathways
- Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
This is a fantastic opportunity for an OT looking to develop their experience within a specialist neuro setting while making a real impact on patient recovery.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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