Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro Rotation

Job overview

Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist?

Do you have a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation?

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the rotation within our Stroke and Neurotherapy teams at University Hospitals Dorset NHS  Foundation Trust and Dorset Health care

We offer a diverse range of rotations in stroke and neurology, where you will work with an expert MDT and will develop you speciality skills and experience in a variety of settings.  This currently encompasses the following rotational areas

• Hyper Acute Stroke unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
• Stroke Recovery Unit on Bournemouth site
• Inpatient neurology on both Poole and Bournemouth sites (with a planned move to RBH early 2027)
• Acquired Brain Injury unit on the Poole site (with planned move to RBH 2027)
• Stroke Early Supported Discharge (Based at Canford House - Wallisdown Road)
• Community Neuro Rehab (Based with Dorset Health Care).

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: Dependent on rotation -  Royal Bournemouth, Poole Hospital, Canford House and Alderney hospital.

Interview date: Thursday 23rd April 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.