You will be supported to develop specialist skills whilst working alongside our highly regarded and innovative Acute Therapy Team in the hospital. This role will encourage you to work holistically, developing yourself and your colleagues. Effective communication and the ability to work within a team will be essential. We pride ourselves on our close working links with the multi-disciplinary team and feel integrated working is an essential aspect for the post holder. You will play a pivotal role in optimising early recovery through occupational therapy intervention. University Hospital Dorset works in partnership with health and community providers within the county to enable the Discharge to Assess and Home First principles. You will have the opportunity to support patients within the acute hospital and within their own homes to ensure they receive the right service in the best place for them. Assessment and education of optimal moving and handling with appropriate equipment provision and assessment of cognition will be intrinsic to this role. Participation in weekend working is an integral aspect of this post which will provide an opportunity to enhance skills within admission avoidance and expedite discharges.
This position will be based in one of these areas, which will be reviewed based on the experience of applicants and clinical need, but there will be the opportunity to gain experience in all areas as part of your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will gain a solid foundation in core Occupational Therapy skills, including assessment of Occupational Performance through activity analysis, informing your clinical reasoning and decision making.
Minimum Requirements:
This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC Registration. Willing to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis. Ability to drive, hold a clean driver's license, and have access to a car for work purposes.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
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This position will be based in one of these areas, which will be reviewed based on the experience of applicants and clinical need, but there will be the opportunity to gain experience in all areas as part of your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will gain a solid foundation in core Occupational Therapy skills, including assessment of Occupational Performance through activity analysis, informing your clinical reasoning and decision making.
Minimum Requirements:
This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC Registration. Willing to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis. Ability to drive, hold a clean driver's license, and have access to a car for work purposes.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
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