Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 34
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within the Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves neuro rehabilitation with a focus on community working and is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will participate in weekend working and late shifts. Applicants should be motivated and forward-thinking, with a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation.
Essential criteria
- Relevant postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
- Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital
- BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- State Registered (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice
- Technical Skills Competencies
- 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
- 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
- Relevant postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
- Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital
- BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- State Registered (HCPC)
- Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice
- Technical Skills Competencies
- 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
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge
The closing date is 20 September 2026
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 Manage
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