Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Occupational Therapist
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Community Occupational Therapist
Join Weymouth ICRT – Be Part of the Community-Care Revolution
Rotational Occupational Therapy Role
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to broaden your practice within a dedicated specialist team? Join our Weymouth Integrated Community Rehab Team (ICRT) and help move care back into the community while building Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs).
As a Community Occupational Therapist in a rotational role across Intermediate Care Team (ICT), Long-Term Rehabilitation and Ward Therapy Support, you will bring your clinical expertise to the entire patient journey. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team providing specialist training, advice, and care programmes to support high-quality, person-centred interventions for both patients and professionals.
With your skills in effectiveness, communication, professionalism, and innovation, you’ll ensure that care delivery reaches the highest standard. This is a full- or part-time position (minimum 22.5 hours) operating over a 7-day service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ** Occupational Therapy (OT)-based assessments and rehabilitation** across a range of physical presentations, including:
- Stroke and neurology
- Orthopaedics
- Frailty and falls
- Cognitive impairment (and many more) in multiple settings (community, wards, etc.).
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Work across Intermediate Care Teams, Long-Term Rehabilitation, and Ward Support to avoid hospital admissions and ensure seamless patient legions in their own homes on a 7-day rotation.
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Deliver mall-person-centred rehab programmes, ensuring assessments include:
- Moving and handling
- Familiarity with supporting equipment
- Holistic assessment techniques
- Expertise in working with older adults, particularly those facing frailty.
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Provide acute crisis management, including:
- Recognising and managing deteriorating patients
- Carrying out basic physical assessments & observations
- Judging when to escalate concerns appropriately.
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Cover operational duties (including 18:00 shifts where necessary) to support emergency referrals in both rehab wards and the community.
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Demonstrate excellence in:
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Caseload & time management
- Autonomous working
- Supervision and mentorship of healthcare professionals at all levels.
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Contribute to innovation and service development by problem-solving and improving quality standards.
Requirements
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Qualified Occupational Therapist with clinical expertise in:
- Physical & neurological rehabilitation
- Cognitive assessment
- Care for frail and elderly patients
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Experience in:
- Holistic assessment and intervention
- Moving and handling techniques
- Leading person-centred care pathways
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Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills to handle urgent referrals and acute situations effectively.
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Excellent communication and teamwork qualities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
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Full UK right to work (visa sponsorship is not available).
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Potential for part-time commitment (minimum 22.5 hours).
Benefits of the Role
At Dorset Healthcare, we are proud to offer:
- A supportive, dynamic environment where your contribution makes a real difference.
- Outstanding findings from CQC (2019: rated ‘Outstanding’) in service delivery and patient experience (95% positive feedback).
- A culture that empowers growth, encourages innovation, and values diversity & equal opportunities.
We are committed to being exceptionally compassionate and competent every day. Join us to cultivate a team-run, patient-focused care service that prioritises community-based solutions.
Next Steps
For further information or informal discussions, please contact: Karen Gray (Community Physiotherapist & ICRT Team Lead) 📧 karen.gray20@nhs.net 📞 01305 362022
Note: The post requires an Enhanced DBS check—the Trust will cover costs as part of hire.
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