Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Assistant

Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service (West) have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to to join our community based team.

Our team provides rehabilitation and support to individuals with a stroke or other neurological diagnosis. This is provided within their own homes, in clinic and group settings and through using technology. You will work together with our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Stroke and Neuro Navigators and the individual to help them achieve their personal goals.

We are a dynamic, committed and supportive team, and will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the team's role of providing stroke and neuro assessment and rehabilitation to community clients under the guidance of qualified practitioners.

To work independently under supervision and in a supportive role as part of the Service

To deliver holistic six month stroke reviews in a clinic and in individuals homes.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced/Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.