Job summary
We are looking for an Community Occupational Therapist to join The Blandford Integrated Rehab team. We have a vacancy for either a B5 or B6 dependent on experience.
Our multi-disciplinary teams work with adult patients in their own homes, Community Hospital Wards and Care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to return to and remain at home. The role of Community Specialist Occupational Therapists provides specialist assessment, advice and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital, support timely discharges from the Hospital.
The role of Community Specialist Occupational Therapist will be required to provide holistic clinical assessment of patients and be able to problem solve and make decisions about their treatment, goals and discharge plans.
We offer opportunities for further training and development. There is also the chance to be involved in Service development projects.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced/Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake specialist autonomous assessments, interventions, and management of patients on an independent caseload and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.
- Responding to patients in crisis in their own homes to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
- Providing follow-up and monitoring through clinical assessment and interventions to support people to return and remain at home.
- Undertake clinical observations and holistic assessments, acting on findings and liaising with the MDT as required.
- Devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.
- Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
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.
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
- Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
- Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
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).
Additional information
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).
