Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Occupational Therapy
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 20 awr yr wythnos (across 3 days - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday preferred)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 405-25-AHP376THER
- Cyflogwr
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Yeatman Hospital
- Tref
- Sherborne
- Cyflog
- £47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 28/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro
NHS AfC: Band 7
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training
Knowledge and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of engagement with regional networks /other partners (Community Trust, social services
- Community Stroke Rehabilitation Experience
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Prior involvement in Stroke research (NIHR portfolio)
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Vicki Piper
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Occupational Therapy
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01305 254969
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