Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist - Acute rotation
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Acute Therapy rotation. Our rotation comprises of Care of the Elderly / Frailty, Medical and Surgical wards and Front of House / ED. Rotations are 9 month in duration.
Our teams are made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Apprentices and Therapy Assistants.
We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, Health Science University College and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Role Summary
To work as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy team, and the wider MDT
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations
- To work at a senior level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.
- In conjunction with the Team Lead and clinical specialists, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
- To promote and demonstrate safe, timely and appropriate discharge planning.
- To provide leadership and clinical guidance for junior staff, therapy assistants, students and ward staff.
- To take part in weekend working rotas
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We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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Sponsorship
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Becky Isherwood
- Job title: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Email address: Becky.Isherwood@dchft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01305254969
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