Location
Dorchester, Dorset
Type
Fixed term, Full-time or Part-time, Flexible working
Salary (£)
£37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a.
About Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
They’re not your usual NHS employer. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust run 12 community hospitals and a variety of mental health services across one of the UK’s most scenic counties. Whether it’s the coast, countryside or community you crave, they’ve got a patch for you. Recognised as ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, they’ve built a reputation for doing things differently and caring deeply. Their 7,000-strong workforce thrives on compassion, collaboration and continuous learning.
Job details
Benefits
- Regular supervision from Therapies Team Lead to guide your development
- Peer support network that’s got your back
- Ongoing CPD opportunities to build your confidence and practice
- Flexible working hours including part-time up to 32 hours weekly
- Involvement in service improvement projects where your input matters
- A supportive work environment grounded in dignity, safety and respect
Requirements
- HCPC registration with a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Experience in activity analysis and functional assessments
- Solid communication skills to work closely with MDTs and families
- Ability to self-manage and juggle a varied caseload
- Understanding of MOHO and core OT models
- Basic IT skills for efficient documentation and reports
- PMVA and Breakaway training essential or willing to complete
Salary Details
This role falls under the Agenda for Change Band 6 pay scale with a range between £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, depending on experience and working hours.
About the Role
Melstock Ward has stepped into a new chapter as a Delayed Discharge Unit, and this role gives you the chance to shape its future. As an Occupational Therapist here, you’ll be leading the delivery of creative, person-centred interventions that genuinely move the needle for people recovering from mental illness. It’s about helping patients re-engage with meaningful activity both in the ward and out in the community. You’ll build discharge plans that make sense and follow through with purposeful action, collaborating with local organisations and services to make sure no one falls through the cracks. If making a real-world impact and leading quality improvement lights your fire, this could be your next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead occupational therapy input for the unit’s evolving care model
- Deliver goal-focused, purposeful interventions in ward and community settings
- Use outcome measures to track progress and inform care decisions
- Liaise with families, external services and community partners to support smooth transitions
- Contribute to and sometimes lead on service development and improvement initiatives
- Supervise junior staff and foster team learning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 due to patient-facing responsibilities.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive space where everyone feels they belong. Whatever your background, you’ll find an environment built for you to thrive.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Forston Clinic, Herrison Road, Dorchester, DT2 9TB
- Contact: Hannah Toomey, Therapies Team Lead
- Phone: 07345434931
- Email: hannah.toomey2@nhs.net
Reference Number
152-M511.24C
How To Apply
Spots like this don’t stay open long. If this role speaks to you, send in your application today and bring your ideas, energy and care to a team that’ll truly value it.
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