Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity and have a passion of making a difference to people's lives? Come and work with us on Herm and St Brelades ward, the Older persons Mental health assessment and treatment wards at Alderney Hospital.
As an Occupational Therapist you will provide specialist interventions, undertake assessments, plan, implement and evaluate older people with mental health needs. Assessments may require meeting with relatives or carers. You will manage your own caseload of patients and use your initiative to prioritise your work supported by the Senior OT's.
In return we offer regular CPD opportunities if you are looking to progress within your career or develop your skill set.
On site parking available
For any queries or for informal visits, please contact Ruth Konda at ruth.konda@nhs.net or at 01202 305132, 07442840513
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to discharge planning including home visits, community resources, working close liaison with community teams, carers and other agencies.
You will provide comprehensive assessment reports and to implement findings in liaison with MDT.
In consultation with MDT to plan and implement client - centred individual and group interventions, to use activity analysis and graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To delegate activity tasks where appropriate to MHSW / Activities staff. Providing support and direction.
Regularly reflect upon interventions and outcomes to maintain and develop standards of clinical expert practice
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 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.
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.
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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Degree / Diploma Occupation Therapy
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Prevention & management of violence & aggression / Breakaway Training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body.
- 1.5Membership of Specialist Section of RCOT
Job Specific experience
Essential
- Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
- Ability to apply the Occupational therapy process
- Ability to work with individuals and groups
- Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
Information Technology
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Able to use Microsoft word , excel and clinical systems
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good personal organisational skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice
Business Travel
Essential
- Able to drive Trust pool car and full driving licence
Additional requirements
Essential
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Degree / Diploma Occupation Therapy
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Prevention & management of violence & aggression / Breakaway Training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body.
- 1.5Membership of Specialist Section of RCOT
Job Specific experience
Essential
- Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
- Ability to apply the Occupational therapy process
- Ability to work with individuals and groups
- Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
Information Technology
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Able to use Microsoft word , excel and clinical systems
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good personal organisational skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice
Business Travel
Essential
- Able to drive Trust pool car and full driving licence
Additional requirements
Essential
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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).
