Rotational Occupational Therapist

Rotational Occupational Therapist – Dorset County Hospital

Band 5 occupational therapist (rotational) for an acute hospital setting.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for a band 5 occupational therapist to join our team. If you are starting out in your career or looking for a change and wanting to work in an acute hospital, this could be the role for you. The therapy team at Dorset County Hospital are very proud of the service they offer to patients and are embedded in the MDT working in conjunction with other members of the team.

Main

Duties

Full driving licence and access to a car is ideal but not essential. Working patterns will vary depending on rotation. The therapy team is committed to the principles of 7‑day working and is working toward it. Rotations are 6 months and include Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Front of House, Hand Therapy, Acute Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation at the Yeatman Hospital.

Benefits and Development

• One year post‑graduation preceptorship programme
• A varied preceptorship programme
• A varied range of rotations
• Competency based learning structure and profession specific training
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled and well‑established team lead
• Mentorship/Peer support
• Clinical supervision
• Values based appraisals
• Opportunity to help shape future services

About Us

Dorset County Hospital offers opportunities to work in acute wards, assessment units, patients' homes and out‑patient departments. Dorset is a great place to work and live, with beautiful beaches, rural surroundings, good transport links and access to the New Forest and Dorset countryside. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Person Specification Essential Education & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy*
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council*

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in the acute physical sector as an undergraduate
• Experience of working in the community setting as an undergraduate
• Understanding of the homefirst/D2A model
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for the Occupational Therapy service
• Understanding of confidentiality

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Ability to present information, written and orally, clearly and logically
• Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical notes
• Ability to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and knowledge of OT interventions with this patient group, commensurate with Band 5 level
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Full UK driving licence
• Computer literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required.

UKVI Sponsorship

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Employer Details

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

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Key Job Details

• Job Reference: 405-25-AHP
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• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working Pattern:
  Full‑time / Part‑time
• Location:
  
  Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time
• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

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