Community Specialist Occupational Therapist

Antistatique; Bridport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bridport is seeking a Community Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves assessing and rehabilitating patients to promote independence and improve quality of life. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience in community health services.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Free training and career coaching

Access to staff networks

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in community health services and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic clinical assessments of patients.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients.

Skills

Assessment skills

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Specialist training in relevant field

Job description

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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

About

Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.

We serve a population of almost 800,000 people and employ around 7,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.

Dorset HealthCare's Services Include

• Dorset's 12 community hospitals and minor injuries units
• Adult and children's community health services (physical and mental)
• Specialist learning disability services
• Community brain injury services
  
  

Our community health services encompass: district nurses, health visitors, school nursing, end of life care, sexual health promotion, safeguarding children, diabetes education, audiology, speech and language therapy, dermatology, podiatry, orthopaedic services, wheelchair services, anti-coagulation services, pulmonary rehab, early discharge stroke services, Parkinsons care, community oncology and breastfeeding support services.

Our annual income is around £253 million.

We have University Trust status and work collaboratively with Bournemouth University to provide benefits for patients and staff. Our University Trust status supports us in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff. The Trust also has active relationships with Southampton University and St Loyes.

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Key details

Location

SiteBridport HospitalAddressHospital LaneTownBridportPostcodeDT6 5DRMajor / Minor RegionDorset

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (This will include some weekend working)

Salary

Salary£37,338 - £44,962 p.aSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)

Specialty

Main areaCommunity Occupational Therapy

Job Overview

Dorset Healthcare are looking for aCommunity SpecialistOccupational Therapistto join our supportive team based here in Bridport .

The multi-disciplinaryteam workwith adult patients in their own homes, Community HospitalWardsorCare homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home. TheroleofCommunity SpecialistOccupational Therapistprovides specialist assessment,adviceand interventions toavoid unnecessary admissions to hospital,supporttimelydischarges from the Hospitaland manage longer term rehabilitation for those with a long-term condition or experiencing a period of physical disability.

The role ofCommunity SpecialistOccupational Therapistwillbe requiredto provideholisticclinical assessment of patients and be able to problem solve and make decisions about their treatment. The role will also provide follow-uprehabilitationand assessment of these patients on your own caseload. We offer opportunities for further training and development. There is also the chance to be involved in Service development projects.

This role ispart time and would include some weekend working .

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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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.

Advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through advanced educational programmes.

Provide highly specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users

Devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.

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 be responsible for patient safety through knowledge of systems, legal requirements and understanding of litigation.

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.

To evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit, root cause analysis and dealing with complaints.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare were on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. Were 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 its one of the reasons the CQC rated us outstanding in 2019. Its 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 youre 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. Were 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 youll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we dont know. And youll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do

Detailed Job Description And Main 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.

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Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What Working For Us Will Provide

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
  
  

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Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.

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Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential criteria

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
  
  

Job Specific Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
• Experience of developing specialist programs of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role
• Experience of managing change
  
  

Finance / Resources

Essential criteria

• Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
  
  

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
• Experience of devising and delivering training
  
  

Information Technology / Resources

Essential criteria

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
  
  

Personal Qualities / Attributes

Essential criteria

• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
  
  

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Have access to a car for work.
  
  

Documents

• JD & PS (, 647.6)PDFKB
• Staff Benefits Leaflet (, 316.1)PDFKB
• Applications Recruitment Flowchart (, 434.1)PDFKB
• Guidance on Verification of ID (, 284.4)PDFKB
• Pay scales from 1 April 2024 (, 39.6)PDFKB
• DBS Information (, 22.9)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameSheena DennisJob titleBridport ICRT LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01308 426285

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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