Perinatal Occupational Therapist | HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Join our dynamic team supporting women and families during the critical perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum). We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based, holistic care, focusing on occupational roles, parent-infant bonding, and mental health recovery.

• Managing a caseload, delivering group/one-to-one interventions, and assessing daily routines.
• Provide Occupational Therapy assessments, appropriate treatment interventions and evaluation for service users on the ward and community.
• Be the ward Occupational Therapist working as a member of the ward and community team and work across the Perinatal Inpatient and Community Service as and when required.
• Assist in co-ordinating therapy on ward and the Community Perinatal Team.
• Assist in the provision of standardised occupational therapy assessments for patients as prioritised through the ward MDT, providing timely and specific treatment plans in conjunction with ward care plans.
• Lead on physical health assessments in the Community Perinatal Team.

• Undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; it is a condition of employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset Health Care we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We operate 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.

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.