NHS
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Evidence of wide range of clinical placements relevant to the role
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Experience of community working
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to role
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to assistant staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Evidence of wide range of clinical placements relevant to the role
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Experience of community working
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to role
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to assistant staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Job summary
Bridport Integrated Community Rehabilitation team are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work within the Multidisciplinary team on Colmers ward in Bridport Hospital and in the Community setting .
We are a friendly and dynamic team, that are committed to providing high quality care to the through integrated and collaborative ways of working in conjunction with our colleagues in the Acute Hospitals, Primary Care and Social Care sectors.
If you feel you meet the requirements above and enjoy working with people to promote independence and safety in the hospital and in their place of residence, then please contact us to find out more information.
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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be required to provide OT based rehab for a range of physical presentations such as stroke and neurology, orthopaedics, frailty, falls, cognitive impairment and many more. Skills required to fulfil this role include knowledge and experience in moving and handling, experience of using a range of equipment, experience of carrying out cognitive assessments, skills to holistically assess and formulate a patient centred rehab program, knowledge and experience of working with the older person, particularly with frailty.
The post holder may be required to work with the rest of the team to provide cover across 7 days on a rota basis as the needs of the service require .
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, organisation, caseload management, autonomous working, supervision of junior colleagues, problem solving and innovative thing to inform service development.
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.
Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
152-C443.24
Job locations
Bridport Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Job descriptionJob 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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.