Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job summary

This advert seeks candidates for employment by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust as part of a rotation with University Hospitals Dorset.

Are you a final year Occupational Therapy student or a qualified Occupational Therapist who is looking for the next opportunity working as a Rotational Occupational Therapist in Dorset?

Do you have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base to provide high quality care for our patients?

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join the rotational post, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is based on three sites: Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and offers the opportunity to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units; outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and in the community which includes intermediate care and longer term community rehabilitation, through the rotational partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Our rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:

• Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care),
• Older Persons Medicine (Admission Avoidance, Short stay, Rehabilitation and Day Hospital),
• Musculoskeletal (Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma Orthopaedics)
• Neurotherapy (Stroke Unit and neuro rehab)
• Rehabilitation: inpatient community hospital; home-based community therapy
• Paediatrics

Main duties of the job

A full driving license and access to a car is essential. Working patterns will vary dependent on rotation, some including 7 days working.

• A one-year post graduation Preceptorship Programme
• A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships and Discharge to Assess pathways.
• Profession specific training
• Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
• The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
• Supportive, friendly therapy teams
• Peer support from existing Band 5s
• Mentorship
• Clinical supervision
• Values based Appraisal
• An opportunity to help shape services

East Dorset isn't just a great place to work; it's also a great place to live. The area boasts the best beaches in England, the stunning natural Poole harbour and Quays at both Christchurch and Poole. There is easy access to the New Forest and the Dorset countryside, renowned for its areas of outstanding natural beauty and the spectacular Jurassic Coast, ideal for sports and outdoor activities

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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.