Occupational Therapist
Job overview
Are you looking to develop your expertise within rehabilitation?
We are excited to announce that we have a fixed-term Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within the Alderney Inpatient Therapy Team working 25 hours a week.
The Therapy Team provide rehabilitation for patients at Alderney Hospital and the D2A beds currently at Figbury Lodge Care Home. The post will involve managing a case load of patients for a period of assessment and rehabilitation, optimising function and supporting their transition back home.
The cohort of patients offers experience of working with wide ranging pathologies including orthopaedics, frailty, amputees, PD and neurological conditions. You will work closely with MDT colleagues and the wider therapy team to complete multifactorial assessments and comprehensive treatment plans.
This role includes the supervision of therapy assistants, Band 5 therapists and students in practice and there will be opportunities to contribute to Quality Improvement work. You will also be supported to progress your own development and expertise.
Being a car driver and having access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
If you would like to learn more about this role then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Kat Titterington, Therapy team Lead.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of patients providing specialist care, assessments and interventions , as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
Completion of home visits and equipment provision with relevant risk assessments and care plans. Having a good working knowledge of moving and handling principles and equipment available to support safe patient care.
Provide OT intervention and case management to patients at both Alderney Community Hospital and Figbury Lodge Care Home.
Utilising the D2A process to refer patients for ongoing care and rehab in the community.
Please see the job descriptions and personal specification for further duties.
Bank holiday and weekend working is required on a rota basis, clinicians are currently working approximately one weekend day every 4 to 6 weeks.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 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 [email protected]
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria- OT degree/diploma level
- HCPC registered
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- RCOT membership
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential criteria- Have a full UK drivers Licence
- To have access to a car for work purposes
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria- Experience at OT Band 5 level
- Experience of single handed care
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic intervention
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of working in a ward/hospital setting
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential criteria- Able to effectively manage available resources
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and behaviours
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- Evidence of good time management
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria- 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.
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)