Detailed job description and main 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 criteria NVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towards Skills to manage challenging situations Good organisational skills/decision making JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential criteria Experience working in Health or social care setting Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively Desirable criteria Experience of working in the community Previous experience of rehab of elderly/adults FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential criteria Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Desirable criteria Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential criteria Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours. Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy Ability to work autonomously if required Willing to work flexibly and proactively with the team, including weekend and bank holiday working Good time management skills BUSINESS TRAVEL Essential criteria Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential criteria Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager. What working for us will provide: 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions) Excellent NHS pension scheme Health and wellbeing services Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust Relocation costs where applicable Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities. What you need to do: Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us. Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD & PS (PDF, 486.1KB) Staff Benefits Leaflet (PDF, 316.1KB) Applications Recruitment Flowchart (PDF, 434.1KB) Guidance on Verification of ID (PDF, 284.4KB) Pay scales from 1 April 2024 (PDF, 39.6KB) DBS Information (PDF, 22.9KB)