Overview
Join our dynamic team supporting women and families during the critical perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum). We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based, holistic care, focusing on occupational roles, parent-infant bonding, and mental health recovery.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload, deliver group and one-to-one interventions, and assess daily routines.
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessments, appropriate treatment interventions, and evaluations for service users on the ward and in the community.
* Serve as the ward Occupational Therapist as part of the ward and community team; work across the Perinatal Inpatient and Community Service as required.
* Assist in coordinating therapy on the ward and with the Community Perinatal Team.
* Provide standardized occupational therapy assessments for patients as prioritised through the ward MDT, and develop timely and specific treatment plans in conjunction with ward care plans.
* Lead on physical health assessments in the Community Perinatal Team.
Requirements / Conditions
* You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; it is a condition of employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course.
* Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
* Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
About the Employer
At Dorset HealthCare, we empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000. We are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity, with an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome to be their best self.
Application Notes
For the main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When applying, reflect the criteria in your supporting statement by linking your experience and skills to this post. We note that AI may be used to assist applications, but it should not replace your own authentic statements.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026.
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