About this role
Job summary
Are you an innovative, creative, and motivated professional looking for your next challenge?Come and join an expanding team"Hospital to Home",that across Dorsethelpsto support people leaving mental health hospitalcaretoreturn home in a safe andtimelymanner.This role will enable the Hospital to Home Service to work 7 days a week and support discharges fromhospitalwards to home.
As part of a multidisciplinary teamthatincludespeer workers, housing officers, support workers and occupational therapy assistants, the Occupational Therapist will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, provide clinical leadership and support colleagues in delivering occupational therapy-based interventions.
The Hospital to Home Occupational Therapist will link with inpatient and community teams across the county.
To ensure you can support our service users effectively in their own homes and communities, please note the followingrequirements;
You must hold a valid, permanent right to work in the UK. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this post You must hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car for business use to support patients across the Trust.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will cover the cost of this for the successful candidate. (If you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service, please bring your certificate to your interview.)
Main duties of the job
Tobe responsible forproviding and overseeing the delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to promote mental health recovery for patients under the Hospital to Home Service.
To carry out holistic and comprehensive evidence-based occupational therapy assessments tofacilitateengagement in a range of occupations. To include prescribing aids/adaptations where necessary and/or education around compensatory strategies due to co-morbid physical health challenges.
To support the Hospital to Home team in delivering occupational therapy-based interventions.
To provide clinical leadership and management of the Hospital to Home service whenrequired.
To provide occupational therapy support to step-down unit in North Dorset
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 using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Person Specification
Business travel Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification appropriate to specialty
Job specific experience Essential
Experience of mental health services Knowledge of the legislative framework within which OTs work Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapy assessments, including OT specific assessments and interventions relevant to the client group. Knowledge of and application of risk management. Competent in drafting correspondence and reports Able to demonstrate the ability to clarify the therapist role across the services Experience of working with older people and adults with complex needs, both individually and in groups EAn understanding of the emotional and physical impact of illness/disability on an individual, their family/carers.
Desirable
Experience in prescribing minor aids and adaptations to address physical health challenges Experience in working in a community setting
Managerial/supervisory experience Desirable
Leadership or management experience Supervisory skills Experience in teaching on in-house training sessions to own profession
Information technology Essential
Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills Experience of using an Electronic Service User record
Personal qualities/attributes Essential
Ability to manage demanding workload to agreed deadlines and timescales To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversities of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs Ability to communicate information clearly and liaise successfully with colleagues in other sectors, health services and private and voluntary organisations Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Ability to initiate, monitor and implement change and explore new ways of working with services and delivery
Additional Requirements Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively Demonstrate a willingness to provide placement education experience for occupational therapy students.
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 Wareham Community Hospital
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)