Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to either develop or broaden your expertise within rehabilitation? Alderney Inpatient Therapy team would like to hear from you!
The Therapy Team provide rehabilitation for patients at Alderney Hospital and the D2A beds currently at Figbury Lodge Care Home. You will manage a case load of patients for a period of assessment and rehabilitation, optimising function and supporting their transition back home. The cohort of patients offers experience of working with wide ranging pathologies including orthopaedics, frailty, amputees, PD and neurological conditions. Work closely with MDT colleagues and the wider therapy team to complete multifactorial assessments and comprehensive treatment plans.
You will supervise therapy assistants, Band 5 therapists and students in practice. A great opportunity to grow your managerial skills and helping those to develop their skills. You can also contribute to Quality Improvement work and progress your own development and expertise.
This post is a 12-month fixed term / secondment role of 25 hours per week. We can be flexible with how hours are met; we can discuss further at interview stage. Being a car driver and having access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
To manage a caseload of patients providing specialist care, assessments and interventions, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
Completion of home visits and equipment provision with relevant risk assessments and care plans. Having a good working knowledge of moving and handling principles and equipment available to support safe patient care.
Provide OT intervention and case management to patients at both Alderney Community Hospital and Figbury Lodge Care Home.
Utilising the D2A process to refer patients for ongoing care and rehab in the community.
Please see the job descriptions and personal specification for further duties.
Bank holiday and weekend working is required on a rota basis, clinicians are currently working approximately one weekend day every 4 to 6 weeks.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 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.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa324,892 to xc2xa329,974 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
152-C491.24B
Job locations
Alderney Hospital and Figbury Lodge
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
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