Occupational Therapist (Community Stroke and Neuro)
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustPoole, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust based in Poole. The advertised salary is £17,049 to £20,529. Applications close on 23 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service (East) are very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Stroke and Neuro Occupational T...
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of stroke and neurological patients, including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi-pathologies, using specialist clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate foundation for the therapeutic management of their condition.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Essential: - Previous experience in stroke and neurological rehabilitation with adults and older people.
Desirable: - Previous experience of working in the community
Essential: - Motivated to update knowledge and skills; - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Desirable: - Enthusiasm for developing the service
Essential: - BSc Hons/Diploma Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC
Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Level 1/2 *
How this role compares
We hold 835 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays less than about 97% of them.
There are 11,887 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,273 of them in South West.
You have 17 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has 55 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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