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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work within the West Dorset Therapies Team on Melstock Ward. Melstock has recently become a Delayed Discharge Unit; you will have the opportunity to lead in the planning, developing and evaluating of the therapies provision in line with service developments. Your work will aim to encourage engagement in meaningful and purposeful occupation with people whose lives have been affected by occupational disruption as a result of mental illness.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work within the West Dorset Therapies Team on Melstock Ward. Melstock has recently become a Delayed Discharge Unit; you will have the opportunity to lead in the planning, developing and evaluating of the therapies provision in line with service developments. Your work will aim to encourage engagement in meaningful and purposeful occupation with people whose lives have been affected by occupational disruption as a result of mental illness.
You will have the opportunity to practice a diverse range of functional assessments, devising creative and meaningful goal orientated interventions both on the ward and in the community, using outcome measures to monitor progress. You will work closely with community resources, offering social prescribing and linking patients into third sector organisations to support with the transition of discharge.
You will receive regular supervision from the Therapies Team Lead and be connected to a peer support network. Ongoing learning and development and regular CPD opportunities will be made available to you.
This post is 12-month maternity cover and will be offered as either a fixed-term or secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery that always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity and to deliver person-centred interventions that support patients with their transition back into the community.
Working closely with the wider MDT will be essential to delivering a holistic, meaningful and purposeful level of Occupational Therapy which supports patients on the ward as well as with their transition into the community. Other duties will include liaising with external services, communicating with family members and providing discharge reports for recommendations of ongoing care and support.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in service and quality improvement projects, as well as supporting the development of junior staff.
Part-time hours will be considered up to 32 hours a week
As a condition of your employment, you will be required to undertake and pass all aspects of aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggressioncourse.
About Us
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.
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
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
152-M511.24C
Job locations
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
Job Description
Job 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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job Description
Job 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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with Health Professions Council
* PMVA and Breakaway Training
Desirable
* Membership of Professional Body
* Membership of Specialist Section of RCOT
Experience
Essential
* Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
* Experience of group work
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
* Experience of supporting people with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation
* Ability to apply the Occupational Therapy process
* Health and Safety knowledge, awareness of risk
Desirable
* Knowledge of MHA (1983)
Skills
Essential
* Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
* Basic ICT skills
* Effective written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
* Basic ICT skills
* Effective written and oral communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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