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Occupational Therapist - Stroke & Neuro Early Supported DischargeNHS

Dorset, BH12 5AG Fixed-Term £39,959 to £48,117
Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 20 September 2026
Branksome Rail Station (1.7 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (9.4 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (1.4 miles, direct)

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.

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.

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 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 bereimbursed. 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

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