Community Occupational Therapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; New Forest; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist where you'll deliver vital rehabilitation services to patients. This community-based role emphasizes preventing hospital admissions and supporting patients' long-term goals. You'll enhance your skills while working collaboratively in a dynamic, supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and patient empowerment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.
• Previous rotational experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Advance clinical knowledge through ongoing education.
• Communicate effectively, including handling complex information.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Holistic assessment

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Therapy Team based within the East Dorset Locality.

The role involves providing Occupational Therapy treatment to patients with acute illness to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitate complex discharges, and support patients with long-term goals. The position is primarily community-based but may require work on the ward within the local Community Hospital. Previous rotational experience and a minimum of 2 years post-registration are essential. Candidates must hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.

As a Band 6 OT, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Develop discipline-specific skills.
2. Enhance holistic assessment skills beyond traditional Occupational Therapy practices.
3. Develop supervisory, leadership, and service development skills.
4. Support and contribute to the development of junior and assistant staff.

If you seek an employer committed to innovation and removing traditional boundaries in patient care, and wish to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues, we invite you to join us.

Note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation programs, promoting independence within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Advance your clinical knowledge through ongoing education.
3. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness using evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
4. Plan and review health improvement programs across various settings.
5. Recognize, assess, and manage risks, making autonomous decisions to meet statutory requirements.
6. Communicate effectively, including handling complex or sensitive information and employing de-escalation techniques.
7. Support change management through strategic thinking and effective communication.

At Dorset HealthCare, our mission is to empower individuals through outstanding healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust rated 'outstanding' by CQC in 2019, serving nearly 800,000 people with a wide range of community and mental health services.

We value diversity and inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone can be authentic and excel. Join our team to challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Verna Goodey
• Job title: EDICRT Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Sue van den Akker - Team Lead, 01202 584209