An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our small friendly team at The Yeatman Hospital, based in Sherborne.
You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team acting as a source of clinical expertise on the management of the ICRT patients' conditions with multiple pathologies and complex needs.
The Occupational Therapist role is currently a full-time position. We would also welcome part-time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours. We can be flexible around shift patterns to support a family-friendly working pattern and would be happy to support compressed hours or part-time hours spread over the weekdays.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide specialist clinical advice, leadership, and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills.
2. Ensure the delivery of high-quality person-centred services with a focus on cluster-based, integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.
3. Provide clinical guidance and advice to other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team through participation in screening of referrals, team meetings, joint treatments, teaching, and case conferences.
4. Ensure delivery of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
5. Support the Team Leader to continually enhance service quality and contribute towards service development.
6. Job planning guidance for this role equates to 70%-80% direct patient care, including specialist clinical support to other members within the cluster teams and 20%-30% supporting professional activity.
7. Work with the rest of the team to support 7-day working on a rota basis.
Employment in 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.
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.
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