Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessing patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and informal assessments. Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession. Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT. Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.



Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures. Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team. Organise and plan the Occupational therapy caseload in Dorset in conjunction with the service lead and other clinical team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise. Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.



Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients. Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video. Skills & Experience Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. HCPC registration.



Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team. Neurological rehabilitation experience across the clinical pathway.



Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring. Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future. Confidence engaging with local community services including facilitating patients within the community. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.



Experience of Neurological splinting and work with spinal cord injuries would be a bonus The successful candidate must have a full clean driving licence and be prepared to travel to training and community visits. We offer: A supportive, friendly, and experienced clinical team who are passionate about rehabilitation. Development of clinical skills through 1:1 and group supervision, training, and networking opportunities across the company including support to access external training and CPD events. Development of CPD through an extensive programme of internal CPD activities, in-service training, and service development projects.



A strong rehabilitation research culture within the company, with opportunities to be involved in research projects and teaching through the MINT concept. Attending regular team meetings and becoming part of the experienced company-wide Occupational Therapy team with a range of varied specialisms. Annual appraisal with individualised and personal CPD objectives. Belonging to a dynamic, growing company with opportunities for professional and service development, at a local, national and international level Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: HCPC Royal College of Occupational Therapists registration Work Location: In person