NHS
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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- OT degree/diploma level
- HCPC registered
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- RCOT membership
- Have a full UK drivers Licence
- To have access to a car for work purposes
- Experience at OT Band 5 level
- Experience of single handed care
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic intervention
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of working in a ward/hospital setting
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Able to effectively manage available resources
- 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
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- Evidence of good time management
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- 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
- 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.
- OT degree/diploma level
- HCPC registered
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- RCOT membership
- Have a full UK drivers Licence
- To have access to a car for work purposes
- Experience at OT Band 5 level
- Experience of single handed care
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic intervention
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of working in a ward/hospital setting
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Able to effectively manage available resources
- 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
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- Evidence of good time management
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- 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
- 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
Are you looking to develop your expertise within rehabilitation?
We are excited to announce that we have a fixed-term Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within the Alderney Inpatient Therapy Team working 25 hours a week.
The Therapy Team provide rehabilitation for patients at Alderney Hospital and the D2A beds currently at Figbury Lodge Care Home. The post will involve managing a case load of patients for a period of assessment and rehabilitation, optimising function and supporting their transition back home.
The cohort of patients offers experience of working with wide ranging pathologies including orthopaedics, frailty, amputees, PD and neurological conditions. You will work closely with MDT colleagues and the wider therapy team to complete multifactorial assessments and comprehensive treatment plans.
This role includes the supervision of therapy assistants, Band 5 therapists and students in practice and there will be opportunities to contribute to Quality Improvement work. You will also be supported to progress your own development and expertise.
Being a car driver and having access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
If you would like to learn more about this role then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Kat Titterington, Therapy team Lead.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of patients providing specialist care, assessments and interventions , as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
Completion of home visits and equipment provision with relevant risk assessments and care plans. Having a good working knowledge of moving and handling principles and equipment available to support safe patient care.
Provide OT intervention and case management to patients at both Alderney Community Hospital and Figbury Lodge Care Home.
Utilising the D2A process to refer patients for ongoing care and rehab in the community.
Please see the job descriptions and personal specification for further duties.
Bank holiday and weekend working is required on a rota basis, clinicians are currently working approximately one weekend day every 4 to 6 weeks.
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.
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.
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
25 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£24,892 to £29,974 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
152-C491.24A
Job locations
Alderney Hospital and Figbury Lodge
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
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 contact dhc.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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
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
Alderney Hospital and Figbury Lodge
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
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
Alderney Hospital and Figbury Lodge
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
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.