Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to participate in a rotational scheme across inpatient and community settings within the Dorset Integrated Care System. The post focuses on Discharge to Assess and Home First principles, consolidating core OT skills and delivering autonomous practice in various clinical environments.

Candidates should have HCPC registration (or be pending) with a pre-reg degree in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the OT process and its application in clinical practice
• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post including patient handling and equipment carriage
• Use of evidence-based practice and risk assessments in practice
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to organise and prioritise

Responsibilities

• Participate in the rotational scheme across inpatient and community settings
• Contribute to the Dorset Integrated Care System and Discharge to Assess/Home First principles
• Develop and consolidate OT core skills across clinical areas
• Provide autonomous OT interventions under supervision as required
• Participate in weekend working and extended hours as needed to ensure service delivery

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

• To participate in the rotational scheme, this involves working across the Trust in inpatient and community settings
• To work as part of the Dorset Integrated Care System, enabling the Discharge to Assess and Home First Principles for patients across all appropriate rotational areas
• To consolidate Occupational Therapy core skills across the range of clinical areas developing own skills and knowledge through active learning
• To show flexibility in the differing clinical Occupational Therapy skills required in the various environments that the rotational system provides
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the direction of more senior qualified staff
• To participate in weekend working and extended hours as required, ensuring efficient therapy service provision in line with Trust priorities

Person specification

Technical Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying equipment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
• Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities
• Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice
• Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of the Occupational Therapist’s role in the Discharge to Assess/Home First model of care

Other

Essential criteria

• Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates: Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence, flexibility, empathy, reliability
• Willingness to participate in all rotations

Desirable criteria

• Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Already have or have a pending HCPC registration
• Pre reg Degree in Occupational Therapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons)

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Member of a clinical interest group.
• Attendance at relevant pre/post registration courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with examples
• Student experience in a broad range of healthcare settings with examplesApplication of the OT process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis

Desirable criteria

• Student experience/placements in the following areas: o Acute physical inpatient areas o Community health areas
• Experience working in a care setting
• Supervision of assistant staff
• Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects