Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to join a mental health post in a busy acute hospital working alongside an established team of senior occupational therapists? This post provides the opportunity to develop your professional skills and knowledge with a range of client groups in a supportive and challenging context.
The post holders for this job will thrive in a busy clinical setting, enjoy team working and be good at managing change. They will advocate for and promote the occupational lives of their patients and will be compassionate towards themselves and those they work with.
The post holder will join the therapies team who provide OT input to:
* Chine Ward, St. Ann's (Female treatment)
* Seavie ward, St Ann's (acute assessment unit)
* Harbour ward, St. Ann's (Male treatment)
* Alumhurst ward, St. Ann's (Non- Organic Older People' Mental Health)
* Haven Ward, St. Ann's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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.
PMVA
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Main duties of the job
The post is based within the Therapies Team at St. Ann's which comprises OT, Physiotherapy and Exercise Instruction. The post holders will work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team. The line manager for the post holder and the therapies team is an OT.
CPD; clinical supervision and informal learning are at the heart of these posts and the professional development of the post holder will be supported and reviewed yearly through the appraisal process. The Trust provides a preceptorship program for all newly qualified staff.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with Health Professions Council
Job specific experience
* Ability to apply the Occupational therapy process
* Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
* Team working skills and knowledge
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Ability to manage and prioritise own case load
* Demonstrated organisational skills
Additional requirements
* A stated and demonstrated motivation to work with people with mental health problems
* Experience of working with people in distress
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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