University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro Rotation

The closing date is 15 April 2026

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Job summary

Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist?

Do you have a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation?

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the rotation within our Stroke and Neurotherapy teams at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset Health care

We offer a diverse range of rotations in stroke and neurology, where you will work with an expert MDT and will develop you speciality skills and experience in a variety of settings. This currently encompasses the following rotational areas

  • Hyper Acute Stroke unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
  • Stroke Recovery Unit on Bournemouth site
  • Inpatient neurology on both Poole and Bournemouth sites (with a planned move to RBH early 2027)
  • Acquired Brain Injury unit on the Poole site (with planned move to RBH 2027)
  • Stroke Early Supported Discharge (Based at Canford House - Wallisdown Road)
  • Community Neuro Rehab (Based with Dorset Health Care).

Participation in weekend working and late shifts are integral to this role.

We are keen to discuss your individual requirements and development needs so do get in touch with us to see what we can offer you!

This role requires State Registered (HCPC) Qualification/ BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Base Location: Dependent on rotation - Royal Bournemouth, Poole Hospital, Canford House and Alderney hospital.

Interview date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP05868

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
  • Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • State Registered (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
  • Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
  • Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
  • Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
  • Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
  • Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self motivated
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc
  • Driver and owns a car
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
  • Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • State Registered (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
  • Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
  • Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
  • Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
  • Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
  • Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self motivated
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc
  • Driver and owns a car

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.

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.

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Stroke Therapy Team Lead

Nicola Hann

nicola.hann1@nhs.net

03000196259

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP05868

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


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