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.
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.
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.
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.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
