Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a multidisciplinary team of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinical Scientists and Engineers who are commissioned to provide a community-based service supporting patients with complex disabilities. There is close liaison with the partner team based in Portsmouth where there is another Occupational Therapist, and joint working, support and training takes place The post equates to 0.6 WTE Hours per week: 22.5 to be worked over 3 days This role required HCPC Registration Base Location: This post is a Community post based at Christchurch Hospital. The work mainly involves visiting patients living in Dorset but with a remit to travel into Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as required. Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing and recommending bespoke environmental control systems to promote independence and safety. The Environmental Control systems allow the individual to control, for example, their TV, lights, telephone and computer systems and the OT has a key role in enabling the patient to access the equipment e.g. by using different switches. You will be supported by the team and in particular the technicians who will install the equipment solutions to the agreed specification. Applicants will be state registered Occupational Therapists with experience of working with patients with neurological and life limiting diagnosis and will have experience of having worked in patient's own homes carrying out functional assessments, applying problem solving solutions and liaising with voluntary and statutory services. It will be useful to have an aptitude for basic technology, but training will be given on the specific environmental control systems and alternative technology that is available. The post holder will need to be able to drive and have access to their own car for work use. There will be opportunities to develop the role of the OT within the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life and experience for patients. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-SU04163 Job locations Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX Job description Job responsibilities 1. Undertake specialist occupational therapy interventions for patients with profound and complex disability to facilitate independence in their own environment by the provision of Environmental Control Systems. 2. Undertake evaluation, prescription and monitoring of specialist technical equipment in the community, ensuring that it meets patients clinical and functional needs. 3. Provide specialist advice to the team regarding patients current function status, potential to use environmental control systems and how patients needs can be met by off the shelf or bespoke technical equipment. 4. Provide education and training to clinical and rehabilitation teams across Dorset and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing them with the knowledge and skills to identify and refer appropriate patients to the Environmental Control Service. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities 1. Undertake specialist occupational therapy interventions for patients with profound and complex disability to facilitate independence in their own environment by the provision of Environmental Control Systems. 2. Undertake evaluation, prescription and monitoring of specialist technical equipment in the community, ensuring that it meets patients clinical and functional needs. 3. Provide specialist advice to the team regarding patients current function status, potential to use environmental control systems and how patients needs can be met by off the shelf or bespoke technical equipment. 4. Provide education and training to clinical and rehabilitation teams across Dorset and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing them with the knowledge and skills to identify and refer appropriate patients to the Environmental Control Service. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Post Graduate short courses in specialism to Diploma level State registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council (UK). Experience Essential Post graduate experience of working with patients with complex Neurological disorders and life limiting conditions Working in the patient's own home/community. Providing equipment and modifying the environment. Applying advanced Occupational Therapy core skills in assessing patients' needs, identifying options, and providing equipment and environmental modifications as required. Technical Skills Essential Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions Ability to use standardised assessment tools and outcome measures Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities. Personal Essential Ability to drive, have a clean drivers licence and have a car for use at work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Post Graduate short courses in specialism to Diploma level State registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council (UK). Experience Essential Post graduate experience of working with patients with complex Neurological disorders and life limiting conditions Working in the patient's own home/community. Providing equipment and modifying the environment. Applying advanced Occupational Therapy core skills in assessing patients' needs, identifying options, and providing equipment and environmental modifications as required. Technical Skills Essential Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions Ability to use standardised assessment tools and outcome measures Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities. Personal Essential Ability to drive, have a clean drivers licence and have a car for use at work. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)