• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0406?language=en&page=142&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Dorset Healthcare are looking for aCommunity Occupational Therapist to join our supportive team based here in Bridport on a fixed term contract until 31.3.2026 working in the community .

  The multi-disciplinary team work with adult patients in their own homes, Community Hospital Wards or Care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home. The role of Community Occupational Therapist provides specialist assessment, advice and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital, support timely discharges from the Hospital and manage longer term rehabilitation for those with a long-term condition or experiencing a period of physical disability.

  The role of Community Occupational Therapist will be required to provide holistic clinical assessment of patients and be able to problem solve and make decisions about their treatment. The role will also provide follow-up rehabilitation and assessment of these patients on your own caseload. We offer opportunities for further training and development. There is also the chance to be involved in Service development projects.

  This role is a full time post .Hours covered by the service are 08:00-18:00 7 days per week with weekend enhanced pay!

  You will need to hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.

  To have a discussion please contactsheena.dennis@nhs.netor tel 01308 426285

  Main duties of the job

  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.

  Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

  Undertake specialistautonomous assessments, interventions, and management of patients on an independent caseload and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

  Provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.

  Responding to patients in crisis in their own homes to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

  Providing follow-up and monitoring through clinical assessment and interventions to support people to remain at home.

  Undertake clinical observations and holistic assessments, acting on findings and liaising with the MDT as required.

  Devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.

  Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

  About us

  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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do

  Details

  Date posted

  22 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  8 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  152-C044.25

  Job locations

  Bridport Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Bridport

  DT6 5DR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and training

  Essential

  • Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

  Desirable

  • Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
  • Experience of developing specialist programs of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

  Desirable

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change

  Finance / Resources

  Essential

  • Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

  Managerial/Supervisory Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
  • Experience of devising and delivering training

  Information Technology / Resources

  Essential

  • Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

  Personal Qualities / Attributes

  Essential

  • Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
  • Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

  Additional requirements

  Essential

  • Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence

  Desirable

  • Have access to a car for work.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and training

  Essential

  • Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

  Desirable

  • Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
  • Experience of developing specialist programs of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

  Desirable

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change

  Finance / Resources

  Essential

  • Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

  Managerial/Supervisory Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
  • Experience of devising and delivering training

  Information Technology / Resources

  Essential

  • Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

  Personal Qualities / Attributes

  Essential

  • Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
  • Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

  Additional requirements

  Essential

  • Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence

  Desirable

  • Have access to a car for work.

  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.

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bridport Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Bridport

  DT6 5DR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bridport Hospital

  Hospital Lane

  Bridport

  DT6 5DR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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