• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0331?language=en&page=745&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a final year Occupational Therapy student or a qualified Occupational Therapist who is looking for the next opportunity as a Rotational Occupational Therapist in Dorset?

  Do you have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base to provide high quality care for our patients?

  We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the rotational schemes across Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD). If successful at interview, you will be employed by DHC but participate in the rotations offered across here and UHD.

  This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week. Weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required.

  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

  We can offer you:

  • A one-year post graduation Preceptorship Programme
  • A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships and Discharge to Assess pathways.
  • Profession specific training
  • Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
  • The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
  • Supportive, friendly therapy teams
  • Peer support from existing Band 5s
  • Mentorship
  • Clinical supervision
  • Values based Appraisal
  • An opportunity to help shape service

  Our rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:

  • Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care),
  • Poole and Bournemouth Intermediate Care teams
  • Older Persons Medicine (Admission Avoidance, Short stay, Rehabilitation and Day Hospital),
  • Musculoskeletal (Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma Orthopaedics and MSK Outpatients)
  • Neurotherapy (Stroke Unit and neuro rehab)
  • Inpatient Community Rehabilitation at Alderney Hospital
  • Community Rehabilitation with the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Community Therapy Team
  • Paediatrics (based with UHD)

  Please visit https://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/Therapy/ for more information on working as a therapist in Dorset.

  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

  30 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-C026.25

  Job locations

  Alderney Hospital

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH124NB

  
  

  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 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 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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oPre reg Degree in Occupational Therapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons)
  • State Registered (HCPC).

  Desirable

  • oMember of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
  • oMember of a clinical interest group
  • oAttendance at relevant pre/post registration courses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Student experience/placements in the following areas: o Musculoskeletal OP o Orthopaedics, o Neurology o Elderly care, o ITU/Respiratory Medicine o Acute medicine. o Awareness of the physiotherapist's role within the MDT.

  Desirable

  • Experience working within a care setting
  • Supervision of assistant staff
  • oInvolvement in audit or quality improvement projects

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours o Good interpersonal skills o Good written and verbal skills o Ability to organise and prioritise o Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) o Committed to personal development o Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence o Flexibility, empathy, reliability o Problem solving skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation. o Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities. o Awareness of National Service Frameworks and Clinical Governance. o Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice. o Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oPre reg Degree in Occupational Therapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons)
  • State Registered (HCPC).

  Desirable

  • oMember of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
  • oMember of a clinical interest group
  • oAttendance at relevant pre/post registration courses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Student experience/placements in the following areas: o Musculoskeletal OP o Orthopaedics, o Neurology o Elderly care, o ITU/Respiratory Medicine o Acute medicine. o Awareness of the physiotherapist's role within the MDT.

  Desirable

  • Experience working within a care setting
  • Supervision of assistant staff
  • oInvolvement in audit or quality improvement projects

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours o Good interpersonal skills o Good written and verbal skills o Ability to organise and prioritise o Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) o Committed to personal development o Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence o Flexibility, empathy, reliability o Problem solving skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation. o Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities. o Awareness of National Service Frameworks and Clinical Governance. o Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice. o Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice.

  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

  Alderney Hospital

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH124NB

  
  

  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

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH124NB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

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