Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist looking to join a supportive and compassionate team? Our multidisciplinary Purbeck Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to be based in our Wareham location.

As a Community OT you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting (Purbeck area and Swanage Community Hospital). The hospital and community caseload comprises of a mix of complex medical problems including orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory and elderly care with an aim to treat and rehabilitate.

We look to help prevent hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges, and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. We encourage independence through equipment and exercises which will directly impact the quality of a patient's life. In return we offer you one to one support, excellent training opportunities, the ability to work flexibly alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified / Junior OTs are encouraged to apply for career development!

This is a role part time of 27 hours for a fixed term contract. We support flexible working around shift patterns, see below;

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Weekend and Public Holiday: 08:00 - 18:00 (enhanced pay!)

Further enquiries please contactRachel.Felton1@nhs.netor call 07854800112

Main duties of the job

The post would suit a therapist with a commitment to integrated working with a passion for promoting rehabilitation, occupation and function as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathway. Training can be provided to develop any areas of specific clinical interest. Professional support and access to the Trust's clinical supervision, in-service training and other developmental opportunities are just some of the benefits of working as part of this team.

Other benefits involve working in a beautiful area of Dorset as part of a busy, friendly team, who are co-located with social services and advanced practitioners which offers further scope for training and development.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced 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.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£26,883 to £32,372 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C122.25

Job locations

Purbeck Local Office

19 Bonnets Lane

Wareham

BH20 4HB


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 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 contactdhc.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 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

  • Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Desirable

  • Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

Job Specific Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Experience of specialist working
  • Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
  • Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
  • Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained.

Desirable

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
  • Experience of devising and delivering training

Finance / Resources

Essential

  • Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

Information 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 / Attributes

Essential

  • 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.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
  • Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

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.
  • UK driving licence and access to vehicle
Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

  • Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Desirable

  • Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

Job Specific Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Experience of specialist working
  • Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
  • Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
  • Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained.

Desirable

  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
  • Experience of devising and delivering training

Finance / Resources

Essential

  • Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

Information 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 / Attributes

Essential

  • 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.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
  • Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

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.
  • UK driving licence and access to vehicle

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Purbeck Local Office

19 Bonnets Lane

Wareham

BH20 4HB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Purbeck Local Office

19 Bonnets Lane

Wareham

BH20 4HB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ICRT Team Leader

Rachel Felton

Rachel.Felton1@nhs.net

07584800112

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£26,883 to £32,372 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C122.25

Job locations

Purbeck Local Office

19 Bonnets Lane

Wareham

BH20 4HB


Supporting documents

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