Occupational Therapist
Join our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team in Weymouth & Portland. This post will complement the team as we currently do not have an OT role on the team.
As an Occupational Therapist you will be part of a team responsible for providing occupational therapy input in the community, offering assessment and treatment to complex service users within an occupational therapy framework.
You will be working within a supportive team to provide individual care to those within the unit in accordance with the integrated care programme approach. You will be expected to participate in creating and adding to wellbeing plans for patients.
This is a full‑time post based at Melcombe, Weymouth Community Hospital.
* Conduct clinical assessments to understand a client’s needs, strengths, and the impact of their mental and physical health on their daily life.
* Work with clients to set personal, shared goals for recovery and independence.
* Assess and support the maintenance of physical and cognitive abilities through tailored assessments, activities and routines.
* Evaluate and recommend adaptations to the home or community environment to ensure safety and support independence.
* Introduce technology, equipment, or assistive devices, such as walking aids, to facilitate daily activities.
* Create opportunities for social contact to reduce isolation.
* Use creative and sensory approaches to improve mood, communication, and social interaction, particularly for those with dementia.
* Work as a core member of the OP‑CMHT, collaborating with nurses, social workers, doctors, and other professionals.
* Serve as a Care Co‑ordinator, where necessary. The post holder will not be part of the duty rota but will be expected to cover the role of the duty worker when required.
* Manage own caseload and be responsible for own time management and balance of clinical work and non‑clinical tasks.
* Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will cover the cost; applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate.
Employment information:
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
Contact: Email – emma.pancar@nhs.net | Tel – 01305 762505
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up health services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, offering community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We have a workforce of 7,000 and we’re an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic and make a difference.
For further details or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Emma Pancar.
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