Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro Rotation
The closing date is 15 April 2026
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 your specialty 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, developing and 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 service relocates as 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.
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
* 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
* BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* State Registered (HCPC)
* Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice
* 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
* 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
* 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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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