Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro

NHS; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sherborne seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their specialist team. The role involves providing high-quality rehabilitation for stroke and neuro patients, developing leadership skills, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will enhance their expertise in a supportive environment focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of team leadership experience.
• Inpatient stroke/neuro experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, rehabilitation, and leadership for stroke and neuro patients.
• Participate in management and planning of the occupational therapy service.
• Ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Reasoning

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Evidence of masters level study relevant to Stroke/Neurology

Job description

Job summary

The successful candidate will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation for stroke and neuro rehab patients within The Rowan Rehab ward at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne. This is the specialist rehab ward for west Dorset, taking patients from Dorset County Hospital and Yeovil hospital acute stroke units.

The Therapy team at Rowan Rehab form part of the Dorset County Hospital therapy team and there will be an expectation to come across to DCH for supervision and to ensure strong working links with the acute therapy team.

Main duties of the job

This post will offer the opportunity to demonstrate and develop highly specialist skills in the management and rehabilitation of stroke and neuro patients fully embracing the benefits of high quality therapeutic relationships across teams.

You will have the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, which will include developing and leading on the operational management and service delivery for the Occupational Therapy team. You will be working alongside an established team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers and will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, student supervision, audit and research review

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

405-25-AHP217CSOT

Job locations

Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Job description Job responsibilities

Responsible for providing clinical assessment, rehabilitation and leadership to create and promote a highly specialised Stroke and Neurological Occupational Therapy service.

To participate in daily operational activities including management, planning, implementation and direction of the occupational therapy service in conjunction with other B7 OTs and the Head of Occupational Therapy.To provide professional support to qualified staff, students and support staff.To be involved in the strategic planning and policy development for the service.To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standard

Job description Job responsibilities

Responsible for providing clinical assessment, rehabilitation and leadership to create and promote a highly specialised Stroke and Neurological Occupational Therapy service.

To participate in daily operational activities including management, planning, implementation and direction of the occupational therapy service in conjunction with other B7 OTs and the Head of Occupational Therapy.To provide professional support to qualified staff, students and support staff.To be involved in the strategic planning and policy development for the service.To ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standard

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of masters level study relevant to Stroke/Neurology
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/training

Desirable

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Senior OT experience
• Evidence of team leadership experience
• Inpatient stroke/neuro experience
• Appropriate level of awareness of stroke guidelines and national policy direction
• Service Improvement experience, including ability to work with complex data, such as SSNAP

Desirable

• Evidence of engagement with regional networks /other partners (Community Trust, social services
• Community Stroke Rehabilitation Experience

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical notes.
• Ability to demonstrate clear depth of clinical reasoning and knowledge of OT assessment and interventions relating to this specialty, commensurate with Band 7 level.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising case load effectively
• To show an understanding of clinical governance and its implication for the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Experience in completing local, regional, national projects
• Evidence of supporting team members
• Car driver / owner with access for work use (community rotation stroke role)
• Ability to contribute to weekend working

Desirable

• Prior involvement in Stroke research (NIHR portfolio)

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of masters level study relevant to Stroke/Neurology
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/training

Desirable

• Member of Special Interest Group
• Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Senior OT experience
• Evidence of team leadership experience
• Inpatient stroke/neuro experience
• Appropriate level of awareness of stroke guidelines and national policy direction
• Service Improvement experience, including ability to work with complex data, such as SSNAP

Desirable

• Evidence of engagement with regional networks /other partners (Community Trust, social services
• Community Stroke Rehabilitation Experience

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical notes.
• Ability to demonstrate clear depth of clinical reasoning and knowledge of OT assessment and interventions relating to this specialty, commensurate with Band 7 level.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising case load effectively
• To show an understanding of clinical governance and its implication for the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Experience in completing local, regional, national projects
• Evidence of supporting team members
• Car driver / owner with access for work use (community rotation stroke role)
• Ability to contribute to weekend working

Desirable

• Prior involvement in Stroke research (NIHR portfolio)

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)