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Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 153-ME06006-D
Job summary
Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist?
Do you have a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation with a passion for community working?
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This fixed term post is to cover maternity leave for 34 hours per week.
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: Community post with UHD base at Canford House, Poole.
Interview Date: 28th September 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 bereimbursed. 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, DEN, 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.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa / pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-ME06006-D
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset - Canford House
Canford House, Discovery Court, 551 Wallisdown Road, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5AG
United Kingdom
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
- Relevant 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 - Canford House
Canford House, Discovery Court, 551 Wallisdown Road, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - Canford House
Canford House, Discovery Court, 551 Wallisdown Road, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5AG
United Kingdom