About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Acute Therapy rotation. Our rotation comprises of Care of the Elderly / Frailty, Medical and Surgical wards and Front of House / ED. Rotations are 9 month in duration.
Our teams are made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Apprentices and Therapy Assistants.
We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, Health Science University College and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy team, and the wider MDT
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations
To work at a senior level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.
In conjunction with the Team Lead and clinical specialists, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
To promote and demonstrate safe, timely and appropriate discharge planning.
To provide leadership and clinical guidance for junior staff, therapy assistants, students and ward staff.
To take part in weekend working rotas
About us
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
UKVISponsorship: This role is eligible forsponsorshipunder the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who requiresponsorshipto work in the UK.Sponsorshipwill be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training Essential
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered as an Occupational Therapist with HCPC Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/training
Desirable
Member of Special Interest Group Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience Inpatient experience Experience of teaching and supporting junior staff Evidence of engagement with regional networks /other partners (Community Trust, social services
Desirable
Working across organisations eg: Schools/hospitals. Experience of working with neurological conditions
Skills and Ablities Essential
Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical notes. Ability to demonstrate clear depth of clinical reasoning and knowledge of OT assessment and interventions relating to this specialty, commensurate with Band 6 level Ability to work autonomously, prioritising case load effectively To show an understanding of clinical governance and its implication for the Occupational Therapy Service. Experience in completing local projects Evidence of supporting team members Car driver Ability to contribute to weekend working
Desirable
Ability to manage own stress and work on a stressful to unpredictable environment To show empathy to patient and colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)