Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro in Sherborne inSherborne PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke and Neuro Job details Posting date: 14 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata Per Annum Hours: Part time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Sherborne, DT9 3JU Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7548240/405-25-AHP376THER-B Apply for this job Summary A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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. 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 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. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. 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 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. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .