# Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-stroke-and-neuro-early-supported-discharge/c7a1c276-820c-4649-8fb1-23df0f6f4c68 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-stroke-and-neuro-early-supported-discharge/c7a1c276-820c-4649-8fb1-23df0f6f4c68.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa / pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (34.0 hours) - **Employment type:** Part time - 34 hours per week (Includes 7 day working, with 1 in 6 weekends and bank holiday cover.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T12:10:56.408Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorset/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8036400 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036400?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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: 24th June 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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 Details 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: 24th June 2026 ## Job Description To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ## 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Self motivated - Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc ### 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 ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [esd ot person spec (pdf, 208.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324481) - [esd ot job description (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324480) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.