Adults Occupational Therapist (Dorchester (Dorset)

MedicoPartners; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Adults Occupational Therapist to join their Home First team in Dorchester. The role involves supporting hospital discharges and working collaboratively across health services. Candidates must have a degree in social work, relevant experience, and be willing to travel. This position offers hybrid working options and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Adults DBS (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• SWE (HCPC) Registered.
• 3 years post qualified experience within the UK.
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel.
• Knowledge in application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practices, and research findings.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital discharges and active recovery.
• Work with partners across health and community services.

Skills

Body Mechanics

Early Intervention

Acute Care

Communication skills

HIPAA

Autism Experience

Computer Literacy

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Heavy Lifting

Patient Service Experience

Medicare

Education

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Adults Occupational Therapist

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary FT. 37 hours

Salary: Up to 35.00 per hour (umbrella)

Type: Hybrid / Remote working

About the Role / Responsibilities

The Home First Occupational Therapy Team has recently expanded in response to the growing demand for support with hospital discharges, active recovery and reablement packages. We are currently seeking an experienced full‑time Occupational Therapist to support this growing and busy team.

This role involves working closely with our partners across health and community services to build strong collaborative relationships that positively influence individual health and care outcomes.

The OT team is a vital part of the Home First Social Care Team operating across all areas of the county. Each team member maintains links with all three area clusters ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to service delivery. This means that the suitable individual will need to be able complete visits across the county. The position is based at county hall Dorchester and office‑based working alongside WFH can be supported.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Enhanced Adults DBS (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• 3 years post qualified experience within the UK
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks practice models research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories.

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Key Skills

Body Mechanics, Early Intervention, Acute Care, Communication skills, HIPAA, Autism Experience, Computer Literacy, Pediatrics Experience, Home Care, Heavy Lifting, Patient Service Experience, Medicare

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1