Job summary
Are you a dynamic, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professional looking to make a real difference in stroke and neuro rehabilitation? University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our forward-thinking Stroke and Neuro Service, working across our Stroke Unit and our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Teams -- a leading service that transforms patient recovery by delivering specialist care at home.
We are able to create this new role due to recent investment in our service, and are excited to grow our team. Come and join us by the sea, at one of the biggest stroke service in the UK!
Interview Date: 19th November 2025
Main duties of the job
Why the Stroke Service at UHD?
- Transform patient outcomes: Join a service that is continually evolving how we deliver stroke and neuro rehabilitation.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, psychological, therapy assistants and Stroke Association support workers, in a vibrant, collaborative setting.
- Autonomy & impact: As an ACP, you will take a lead clinical role assessing, managing, and planning care--making crucial decisions in how we deliver care to patients and their families. You will join a friendly leadership team and will be involved in both research and service improvement.
- Innovative models of care: Be at the forefront of delivering integrated, patient-centred care that reduces hospital stays, prevents readmissions, and accelerates recovery.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Were Looking For:
- A qualified ACP with a passion for neuro and stroke rehabilitation and for implementing new and innovative ways of working
- A strong clinical decision-making skills and a confident autonomous practitioner
- An excellent communicator and team player, able to inspire and motivate patients and colleagues alike
- Committed to continuous learning and service development
- Energetic, adaptable, and proactive ready to thrive across the dynamic inpatient and community settings
The post holder will contribute to both the Stroke Unit and the Early Supported Discharge Team, with duties divided on a 60:40 basis, supporting seamless patient care across the stroke pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Were Looking For:
- A qualified ACP with a passion for neuro and stroke rehabilitation and for implementing new and innovative ways of working
- A strong clinical decision-making skills and a confident autonomous practitioner
- An excellent communicator and team player, able to inspire and motivate patients and colleagues alike
- Committed to continuous learning and service development
- Energetic, adaptable, and proactive ready to thrive across the dynamic inpatient and community settings
The post holder will contribute to both the Stroke Unit and the Early Supported Discharge Team, with duties divided on a 60:40 basis, supporting seamless patient care across the stroke pathway.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- HCPC Registered AHP
- Advanced Clinical Practice qualification level 7
- Extensive post graduate clinical stroke/neuro experience in an acute/sub acute stroke team.
Desirable
- Management and or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or independent prescriber.
Shortlisting and interview
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an advanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the stroke and neuro rehab context.
Desirable
- Publication/Conference experience.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- HCPC Registered AHP
- Advanced Clinical Practice qualification level 7
- Extensive post graduate clinical stroke/neuro experience in an acute/sub acute stroke team.
Desirable
- Management and or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or independent prescriber.
Shortlisting and interview
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an advanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the stroke and neuro rehab context.
Desirable
- Publication/Conference experience.
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.
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.
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).
