Community Occupational Therapist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Therapy Team. The position requires at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a valid UK Driving License. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing treatment plans for patients in acute settings to support their rehabilitation and independence. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience; rotational experience is essential.
• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• Experience in intermediate care rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for an allocated caseload.
• Advance clinical knowledge and competence through education.
• Communicate effectively in complex situations using mediation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

De-escalation

Risk management

Education

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

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 is to provide Occupational Therapy treatment to patients with acute illness to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital, facilitate complex discharges from hospitals and support patients with Long Term Goals, predominately working within the community but may need to work on the ward within the local Community Hospital. Previous Rotational experience and a min of 2yrs post registration would be essential for this job role. The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist treatment and care and/or rehabilitation programs to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Advanced own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through advanced educational programmes. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings. Recognise, assess and manage risk across the immediate and wider working environment and make appropriate decision autonomously ensuring statutory requirements are met. To communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information in difficult situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution and professional Duty of Candour. Support the management of change through strategic thinking, use of negotiating skills, self-awareness and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist treatment and care and/or rehabilitation programs for an allocated caseload, promoting independence and autonomy within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Advance clinical knowledge and competence based on current evidence through advanced educational programmes.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness through evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
• Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
• Recognise, assess and manage risk across the immediate and wider working environment; make autonomous decisions ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form in highly complex, sensitive or contentious situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution and Duty of Candour.
• Support the management of change through strategic thinking, negotiating skills, self-awareness and communication.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience in intermediate care rehabilitation.
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience; rotational experience is essential.
• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply.

About Dorset HealthCare

We’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for almost 800,000 people. We are an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity.

How to apply and additional information

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 offers support for people getting into work, including an employability service to assist with application writing and interview skills. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact [e-mail].

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.