Community Occupational Therapist

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Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist looking to join a supportive and compassionate team? Our multidisciplinary Purbeck Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team is looking for a Community Occupational Therapist based in our Wareham location.

As a Community OT you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting (Purbeck area and Swanage Community Hospital). The caseload comprises a mix of complex medical problems including orthopedics, neurology, respiratory and elderly care with an aim to treat and rehabilitate patients.

We look to help prevent hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges, and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. We encourage independence through equipment and exercises which will directly impact the quality of a patient’s life. In return we offer one-to-one support, excellent training opportunities, and the ability to work flexibly alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified and junior OTs are encouraged to apply for career development.

This is a part‑time role of 27 hours per week. We support flexible working around shift patterns.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
• Weekend and Public Holiday: 08:00 – 18:00 (enhanced pay!)

Benefits include:

• Independent support and professional development
• In-service training, clinical supervision and other developmental opportunities
• Working in a beautiful area of Dorset with a friendly, multidisciplinary team
• Coverage of the cost of an Enhanced DBS check

Eligibility:
Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible for this position.

For further enquiries please contact Rachel Felton (ICRT Team Leader) at  or call . Additional contact:
Tracy Dutton (ICRT Community Specialist Lead Therapist) –  –

• Entry level

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