Job summary Are you passionate about working with people who have had a stroke, ensuring they receive the best therapy assessment and rehabilitation whilst an inpatient in an acute hospital? Then this opportunity is for you. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to share well-developed clinical and leadership skills to support the ongoing development of this dynamic and proactive team. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for the clinical delivery of highly specialised Occupational Therapy for patients with complex neurological assessment and rehabilitation needs. You will offer skilled clinical leadership and will facilitate supervision and training of staff within the team. You will work as a vital part of the team and vital for the continued development of the service For the full duties of the post - please see the job description. This role requires HCPC Registration. Main duties of the job This is an ideal opportunity for you to positively influence patients' care if you have: Clinical expertise in working with patients with complex stroke and neurological rehabilitation needs Experience in providing clinical training An ability to work autonomously within an MDT, An ability to initiate, evaluate, and sustain changes to service delivery For the full requirements of the position - please see the person specification. This post includes weekend working as rostered. Base Location: Poole Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-SP04273 Job locations Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached person specification and job description for detailed job description and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached person specification and job description for detailed job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent in Occupational Therapy State registration with HCPC Evidence of relevant advanced post-graduate clinical training e.g. Masters level clinical training Desirable Attendance at NHS Leadership programme Experience Essential Experience of working with patients with stroke, complex brain injury or neurological impairments Postgraduate experience including working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist Desirable Membership at COT - Specialist Clinical Interest Group Previous experience at Band 7 level Evidence of team leadership skills including the management and development of different levels of OT staff Evidence of quality improvement initiatives Technical Skill Essential oAbility to assess, manage and treat neurological conditions, and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level oClinical training of less experienced occupational therapy staff and staff from other professions oLead in audit and clinical governance issues. oHigh level of occupational therapy clinical skills, knowledge and clinical reasoning with a wide range of in-patients Knowledge Essential oSpecialist knowledge of a wide range of neurological rehabilitation techniques including cognitive rehabilitation Personal attributes Essential oAble to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge oAble to problem-solve clinically and managerially oCommitted to personal and team development Can drive and has access to a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent in Occupational Therapy State registration with HCPC Evidence of relevant advanced post-graduate clinical training e.g. Masters level clinical training Desirable Attendance at NHS Leadership programme Experience Essential Experience of working with patients with stroke, complex brain injury or neurological impairments Postgraduate experience including working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist Desirable Membership at COT - Specialist Clinical Interest Group Previous experience at Band 7 level Evidence of team leadership skills including the management and development of different levels of OT staff Evidence of quality improvement initiatives Technical Skill Essential oAbility to assess, manage and treat neurological conditions, and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level oClinical training of less experienced occupational therapy staff and staff from other professions oLead in audit and clinical governance issues. oHigh level of occupational therapy clinical skills, knowledge and clinical reasoning with a wide range of in-patients Knowledge Essential oSpecialist knowledge of a wide range of neurological rehabilitation techniques including cognitive rehabilitation Personal attributes Essential oAble to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge oAble to problem-solve clinically and managerially oCommitted to personal and team development Can drive and has access to a car Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)