Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to work within the West Dorset Acute Occupational Therapy Team. You will receive regular supervision, participate in a peer support network, have the opportunity for flexible working, receive ongoing learning and development and regular CPD opportunities.The role involves providing assessment and intervention for people with a mental illness; supporting men and women in an acute phase of illness and assisting them in their recovery. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and be an integral part of the delivery of patient care and service development.You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course. 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.The position offers an opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or a current Band 5 Occupational Therapist ready for the next challenge or an emerging Band 6 Occupational Therapist possibly looking for a change. For the right candidate we could consider a developmental role from Band 5 to Band 6. The selection of the suitable candidate would depend on their knowledge and experience and on outcome of interviewMain duties of the jobThe main duties of this job are Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation of people when they are in an acute stage of mental illness. Other duties include working within an MDT, liaising with external services, communicating with family members, Further responsibilities include involvement in quality improvement, attending professional meeting, guiding support workers and keeping training and CPD up to date for self and others.Part-time hours will be considered up to 32 hours a weekYou will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggressioncourse 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.About usAt 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 doJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netApplications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree/ Diploma in Occupational TherapyRegistration with Health Professions CouncilPMVA and Breakaway TrainingDesirableMembership of Professional BodyMembership of Specialist Section of RCOTExperienceEssentialExperience with functional assessments and activity analysisExperience of group workDocumented evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirableExperience of supporting people with mental health problemsKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of the Model of Human OccupationAbility to apply the Occupational Therapy processHealth and Safety knowledge, awareness of riskDesirableKnowledge of MHA (1983)SkillsEssentialAbility to manage and prioritise own case loadBasic ICT skillsEffective written and oral communication skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressForston ClinicHerrison RoadDorchesterDT2 9TBEmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)