Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa / pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Dorset, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7841738/153-SP05793 |
Summary
Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist?
Do you have a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation?
We are looking for a fixed term maternity cover Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke team based at Bournemouth Hospital at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work with an integrated expert MDT, providing clinical cover to the acute stroke unit, this includes HASU and acute rehabilitation. This job provides lots of opportunities to develop speciality skills and experience, both clinically and in non-clinical skills
This post does include participation in weekend working (1 in 6) and late shifts (working until 6) 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: Royal Bournemouth, Poole Hospital
Interview date: 1st April 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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 Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
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