Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,699.00 to £47,181.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33699.00 - £47181.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 1XJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0064-33611 |
Summary
Job title: Occupational Therapist Grade: Level 1, Dorset Grade 9 plus 2 LMIs, Level 2, Dorset Grade 10 plus 2 LMIs, Level 3, Dorset Grade 11 plus 2 LMIs Job evaluation reference: CC 283 a/b/c Job family: Health and Social Care Purpose and impact To undertake statutory duties associated with the service group in which the postholder works, in line with Directorate policy and practice, and with appropriate supervision, guidance and direction. Key responsibilities The postholder undertakes statutory tasks in accordance with disability, human rights and other relevant legislation, working with colleagues to meet statutory responsibilities. The role involves managing a caseload with a high level of direction and supervision, agreeing care management approaches and contributing to decisions, plans and written reports. Duties include participation in team duty and referral systems, assessing service user needs alongside families, carers and other professionals, and evaluating risk, jeopardy and wider circumstances. The postholder devises, implements and reviews care plans, applies appropriate occupational therapy interventions, prepares reports as required and contributes to the effective functioning of the team. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records on core IT systems, making records available for inspection or statistical purposes, and liaising effectively with statutory, voluntary and independent sector partners. Attendance at team meetings, relevant service meetings and ongoing training is expected, alongside contributing to service responses during civil emergencies. The role requires working within financial and budgetary guidelines when arranging packages of care, preparing reports for court and attending legal proceedings when required, and undertaking specific projects linked to service development. Progression to higher levels is based on demonstrating increasing competence, autonomy and professional judgement in the assessment and management of more complex cases, alongside providing regular advice and guidance to colleagues. Other factors The role involves exercising the statutory duties of the local authority, often working with service users who may be distressed, unwilling to accept services or seeking support that cannot be provided. There is potential exposure to verbal or physical abuse. The postholder is required to travel between locations, undertake lone working and visit people in their own homes. Our values The postholder is expected to demonstrate Dorset Councils values of Respect, Together, Accountability, Openness and Curiosity through their day-to-day practice and professional conduct.