Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Persons ServiceBand 5

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their Older Persons Service. This role offers unique opportunities to work within a collaborative therapy team, contributing to patient care from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and a desire to work with older adults. Flexible full-time or part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as an occupational therapist, including practice placement experience.
• Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis.
• Ability to drive and hold a clean driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the therapy team covering Older Persons Assessment Unit and wards.
• Assess and manage various cases affecting occupational performance.
• Participate in service development alongside experienced professionals.

Skills

Ability to assess, manage & treat acute presentations

Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons)/ MSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

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Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Persons ServiceBand 5, Bournemouth

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Client:

University Hospitals Dorset

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a junior occupational therapist to join our Older Persons Therapy team. As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and enhanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative and motivated Older Persons Service Therapy Team.Our innovative post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU)Older Persons wardsOlder Persons outliers This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient’s journey, from emergency admission to their transition home. Our team highly values career progression and development, working within the four pillars of practice framework (leadership, clinical work, education, research). The post holder would be supported to work within all four areas, and reach their full potential in each. Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically within scope of own role, service development and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community. Main duties of the job For full duties of the post please see the job description.To be successful in securing this post, you will have: Experience of working as an occupational therapist (including practice placement experience) Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basisAbility to drive and hold a clean driver’s license We will consider full time or part time applicants. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Skills Essential criteria Ability to assess, manage & treat people with a variety of acute presentations affecting their performance status, effectively and independentlySkills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measuresProblem solving skillsGood communication skills Experience Essential criteria Clinical experience in core areas including working within an Acute Hospital or Community Setting (inc placement)Expressed desire to work in Older Adults Desirable criteria Covered core areas including • Orthopaedics • Neurology • Experience of working in the communityWorked as occupational therapist or Physiotherapist in the NHS or in a system comparable to the NHS for 12 months Personal Attributes Essential criteria Flexibility to respond to urgent requests &changes to plans and work under pressureAbility to drive and hold a clean driver’s licenseAbility to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer based system other Essential criteria Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reportsAble to work within a multi-disciplinary team Education Essential criteria BSc (Hons)/ MSc (Hons) in Occupational TherapyHCPC Registration Desirable criteria Member of British Association of Occupational TherapyMember of RCOT Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of OT models of practiceKnowledge of OT frames of reference Desirable criteria Knowledge of quality improvement (Patient First) processes, and willingness to complete

Job overview

Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a junior occupational therapist to join our Older Persons Therapy team. As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and enhanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative and motivated Older Persons Service Therapy Team.Our innovative post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU)Older Persons wardsOlder Persons outliers This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient’s journey, from emergency admission to their transition home. Our team highly values career progression and development, working within the four pillars of practice framework (leadership, clinical work, education, research). The post holder would be supported to work within all four areas, and reach their full potential in each. Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically within scope of own role, service development and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community. Main duties of the job For full duties of the post please see the job description.To be successful in securing this post, you will have: Experience of working as an occupational therapist (including practice placement experience) Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basisAbility to drive and hold a clean driver’s license We will consider full time or part time applicants. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Skills Essential criteria Ability to assess, manage & treat people with a variety of acute presentations affecting their performance status, effectively and independentlySkills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measuresProblem solving skillsGood communication skills Experience Essential criteria Clinical experience in core areas including working within an Acute Hospital or Community Setting (inc placement)Expressed desire to work in Older Adults Desirable criteria Covered core areas including • Orthopaedics • Neurology • Experience of working in the communityWorked as occupational therapist or Physiotherapist in the NHS or in a system comparable to the NHS for 12 months Personal Attributes Essential criteria Flexibility to respond to urgent requests &changes to plans and work under pressureAbility to drive and hold a clean driver’s licenseAbility to use a keyboard to access and input information from a computer based system other Essential criteria Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reportsAble to work within a multi-disciplinary team Education Essential criteria BSc (Hons)/ MSc (Hons) in Occupational TherapyHCPC Registration Desirable criteria Member of British Association of Occupational TherapyMember of RCOT Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of OT models of practiceKnowledge of OT frames of reference Desirable criteria Knowledge of quality improvement (Patient First) processes, and willingness to complete