Stroke and Neuro Navigator
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustCharlton Down, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust based in Charlton Down. The advertised salary is £17,035 to £18,694. Applications close on 19 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
Are you an enthusiastic, and passionate individual who would enjoy working with people and supporting them in the community? Come and join our Dorset ...
Be responsible for a specific caseload in Pathway 1 (advice, support and signposting) To work effectively as a member of the Stroke and Neuro Service Provide a flexible, client centred intervention providing personalised information and support to patients and carers/family on the DSNS caseload To work with people on pathway 1 to identify goals and contribute to the care planning process To link patients /carers with various voluntary sector organisations including Stroke Association and use of digital support platforms Navigating and assisting referrals to health and well-being resources/services - Live Well Dorset, Social prescribers, leisure sector and support groups
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: - NVQ level 3 in OT/ health and social care 3 Diploma
Essential: - Is a car driver and has access to a suitably insured car
Essential: - Evidence of working in the NHS or related sectors
Essential: - Good communication skills (written and verbal).; - Ability to work unsupervised within a supportive environment.; - Ability to work as part of a team; - Ability to manage time/caseload pressures in a rapidly changing environment
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 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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