Senior Occupational Therapist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Poole, BH13 7LN |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6292283/152-M07324 |
Summary
St Ann's has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis/secondment opportunity, covering maternity leave.
You will join as part of the therapies team and the post is based on Alumhurst ward, St. Ann's (Non- Organic Older People' Mental Health).
The ideal candidate will need to have an interest in older persons mental health, be enthusiastic, caring and a good team player. There will be opportunities to learn and develop knowledge in working with other client groups from the therapies team who work across the hospital.
We aim to promote a person centred and a therapeutic approach where patients and families are supported by a friendly, skilled and compassionate team. The therapies team are a supportive team who work closely together to support each other in their work across the hospital.
You will be part of a highly motivated and dedicated MDT and therapies team with and emphasis on delivering a timely, safe and effective occupational therapy provision to the ward.
Applicants will be expected to deliver excellent clinical skills, to be confident in occupational therapy assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, reviewing and outcoming.
Applicants should have a enthusiastic approach to learning and development and supporting team members.
This is a full-time role of 37.50 hours per week with some flexibility to meet service need.
You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression courseand it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
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.
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 Prince’s 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
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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024