Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Full-Time Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the STRIVE Team, part of the wider national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. The role sits within a small psychologically led multi-agency team with a strong focus on supervision, training and continuing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Support the Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions within the community, both through individual sessions and group work.
- Work closely with service users to support their rehabilitation and resettlement from custody into the community.
Requirements
- Motivated, dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience of working with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Interest in working with individuals who have offending histories and personality difficulties.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in line with national standards.
- Flexible, approachable and able to work effectively as part of a multiagency team.
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage a varied workload.
- Full driving licence and access to appropriate transport.
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About the Trust
We are seeking someone who is keen to develop their skills and experience within this specialist area of practice. The Trust is committed to supporting staff through regular supervision, training and development opportunities.
About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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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.
Application Information
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jennifer Stickney
- Job title: Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner
- Email address: jennifer.stickney@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07795285869
Hannah Jenner
Occupational Assistant
Email address: hannah.jenner@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07919259835
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