Would you like to join a mental health post in a busy acute hospital working alongside an established team of senior occupational therapists? This post provides the opportunity to develop your professional skills and knowledge with a range of client groups in a supportive and challenging context.

The post holders for this job will thrive in a busy clinical setting, enjoy team working and be good at managing change. They will advocate for and promote the occupational lives of their patients and will be compassionate towards themselves and those they work with.

The post holder will join the therapies team who provide OT input to:

• Chine Ward, St. Ann's (Female treatment)
• Seavie ward, St Ann's (acute assessment unit)
• Harbour ward, St. Ann's (Male treatment)
• Alumhurst ward, St. Ann's (Non- Organic Older People' Mental Health)
• Haven Ward, St. Ann's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

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.

PMVA

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and 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.

Main duties of the job

The post is based within the Therapies Team at St. Ann's which comprises OT, Physiotherapy and Exercise Instruction. The post holders will work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team. The line manager for the post holder and the therapies team is an OT.

CPD clinical supervision and informal learning are at the heart of these posts and the professional development of the post holder will be supported and reviewed yearly through the appraisal process. The Trust provides a preceptorship program for all newly qualified staff, more details can be found here Preceptorship :: Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (dhc.nhs.uk)

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

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 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 in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Professions Council

Job specific experience

Essential

• Ability to apply the Occupational therapy process
• Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
• Rapport building, engagement skills
• Team working skills and knowledge
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
• Demonstrated organisational skills

Information Technology

Essential

• Computer literacy

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements

Essential

• A stated and demonstrated motivation to work with people with mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people in distress

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Ann's hospital

69, Haven Road

Poole

BH13 7LN

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