Dorset Healthcare are looking for a Community Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our supportive team based at Bridport Community Hospital, covering the Bridport and West Dorset area. As an MDT we work with adult patients in their own homes, Community Hospitals, or Care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life. The role of Community Specialist Occupational Therapist provides specialist assessment, advice and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital, support timely discharges and manage longer term rehabilitation for those with a long-term condition or experiencing a period of physical disability. The role will require you to provide holistic clinical assessment and management of patients, be able to problem solve and, make decisions about their treatment. We offer opportunities for further training and development. There is also the chance to be involved in Service development projects. This role is a full time .However, part time would also be considered (16 hours Minimum) as long as the services needs are met. Current hours covered by the service are 08:00-18:00 7 days per week with weekend enhanced pay This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. For further information contact Sheena.dennisnhs.net The post holder would be required to provide OT based rehab for a range of physical presentations such as stroke and neurology, orthopaedics, frailty, falls, cognitive impairment and many more. Skills required to fulfil this role include knowledge and experience in moving and handling, experience of using a range of equipment, experience of carrying out cognitive assessments, skills to holistically assess and formulate a patient centred rehab program, knowledge and experience of working with the older person, particularly with frailty. The team also provide a 7 day service to support admission avoidance for patients in their own homes. Skills required to manage this cohort of patients include the ability to recognise and manage a deteriorating patient, problem solving and crisis management of an acute situation, skills in carrying out a basic physical assessment including basic observations and recognising when it is appropriate to escalate. The post holder will be required to work with the rest of the team to provide cover across the 7 days on a rota basis. They will also be required to carry out rehab and assessment on the rehab ward or when in community to cover duty which involves working until 18.00 to cover any urgent referrals. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sheena Dennis Job title: Team Lead Email address: sheena.dennisnhs.net Telephone number: 01308 426285 ICRT office number is 01308 426285