Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

This advert seeks candidates for employment by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust or Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust Are you a final year Occupational Therapy student or a qualified Occupational Therapist who is looking for the next opportunity working as a Rotational OT in Dorset? Do you have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base to provide high quality care for our patients? We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join the rotational schemes across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is based on three sites: Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and offers the opportunity to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units rehabilitation facilities, and in the community, including through our rotational partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. Our rotational posts include: Acute Care (Oncology, Surgery, Medicine) Older Persons Medicine (Admission Avoidance, Short stay, and Rehabilitation) Neurotherapy (Stroke Unit) Rehabilitation: inpatient community hospital home-based community therapy Paediatrics Local Authority- Social Services Main duties of the job To establish effective communication networks with the patients, carers, multi-disciplinary colleagues in health, social and care settings contributing to clear decision making with regard to treatment principles and discharge planning To form professional relationships with patients / carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture, and taking into consideration differences and difficulties To communicate effectively sensitive and unwelcome information regarding the patient's likely rehabilitation outcomes and problems surrounding discharge and placement within the community To attend and feedback relevant information at ward/ board rounds, team meetings, MDT meetings and case conferences as appropriate to the patient programme To demonstrate to relatives, in-formal, and formal carers, specific rehabilitation and manual handling techniques prior to the patient's discharge, to ensure optimum patient care in the community To liaise and make appropriate referrals to the Dorset Integrated Health and Care System and voluntary partners, to voluntary and statutory services in the community To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient records detailing all Occupational Therapy interventions and significant events, following Trust and departmental policies Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the rotational scheme, this involves working across the Trust in inpatient and community settings To work as part of the Dorset Integrated Care System, enabling the Discharge to Assess and Home First Principles for patients across all appropriate rotational areas To consolidate Occupational Therapy core skills across the range of clinical areas developing own skills and knowledge through active learning To show flexibility in the differing clinical Occupational Therapy skills required in the various environments that the rotational system provides To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the direction of more senior qualified staff To participate in weekend working and extended hours as required, ensuring efficient therapy service provision in line with Trust priorities Person Specification Technical Skills Essential Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying equipment Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice Other Essential Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes Personal Attributes Essential Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours Good written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise Demonstrates: Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence, flexibility, empathy, reliability Willingness to participate in all rotations Qualifications Essential Already have or have a pending HCPC registration Pre reg Degree in Occupational Therapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons) Experience Essential Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with examples Student experience in a broad range of healthcare settings with examples Application of the OT process Use of functional assessment and activity analysis Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust or Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust Dorset BH15 2JB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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