About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work within the Therapies Team at St Ann's Hospital.
This role is to provide an evidenced based, client centred Occupational Therapy service to our Older Persons Mental Health ward. However, as part of the Therapies team, you will have the opportunity to practice a diverse range of functional assessments, devising creative and meaningful goal orientated interventions, using outcome measures to monitor progress across all the wards.
You will receive regular supervision and be connected to a peer support network. Ongoing learning and development and regular CPD opportunities will be made available to you.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, timely and evidence-based occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop, implement and review person-centred care plans that support recovery, independence and meaningful occupation.
Undertake holistic assessments of functional abilities, occupational performance and mental health needs, using clinical reasoning to inform intervention planning.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support service users in developing daily living skills, improving wellbeing and achieving their recovery goals.
Liaise effectively with external agencies, community services, carers and family members to ensure coordinated and seamless care.
Contribute to discharge planning, producing comprehensive reports and recommendations to support safe transitions and ongoing care needs.
Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
Promote service user engagement, empowerment and involvement in care planning and decision-making.
Participate in service development, quality improvement and audit projects to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Contribute to the ongoing development of occupational therapy practice through reflective practice, supervision, training and continuous professional development.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're 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 almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's 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 you're 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. We're 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 you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description
Job 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.
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 candidates 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Degree Level in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business - Level 1
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Willingness to complete Breakaway and PMVA training
- Knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of the legislative framework within which Occupational Therapists work
- Experience working with people, families, carers and other professionals
- Documented evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work autonomously, safely within our code of practice
- An understanding of emotional and physical impact of illness / disability on an individual and their family / carers
Desirable
- Post graduate relevant experience
- Previous experience in working in the community and inpatient setting
- Experience in service improvement projects
Information and Technology Resources
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Values in line with Trust Values and Behaviours
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- ble to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
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.
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 HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Ann's Hospital
69 Haven Road
Poole
BH13 7LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)