Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This fixed term post is to cover maternity leave for 34 hours per week. Participation in weekend working and late shifts are integral to this role. We are keen to discuss your individual requirements and development needs so do get in touch with us to see what we can offer you! This role requires State Registered (HCPC) Qualification/ BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy, To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Are you a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist? Do you have a keen interest in neuro rehabilitation with a passion for community working?,

• Relevant postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
• Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital, BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• State Registered (HCPC), Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
• Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
• Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
• Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures, Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
• Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
• Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
• Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways, Self motivated
• Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc
  
  UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.