Occupational Therapist - Respiratory, Surgical & Critical Care

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Respiratory, Surgical and Critical Care Therapy Team. Our team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Apprentices and Therapy Assistants.

As a team we cover the medical, surgical and critical care wards at Dorset County Hospital, deliver a follow-up critical care service and work closely with our colleagues in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory Out-patients.

Dorset County Hospital is currently going through development of the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit with increased bed capacity. To support this expansion our workforce also needs to expand to continue the quality service we provide to our adult critical care population during their stay on critical care and in their recovery period onto the wards and on discharge from hospital.

We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, AECC University College, Thames Valley and Wessex Critical Care Network and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.

We welcome applications from B5 staff who wish to follow a development program and develop into the B6 role. Please state this in your supporting statement.

The therapist works as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy team

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations

To work at an advanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.

In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.

To promote and demonstrate safe, timely and appropriate discharge planning.

To provide leadership and clinical guidance for junior staff, therapy assistants, students and ward staff.

To take part in weekend working rotas

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital with around 500 beds, offering an excellent working environment. Expert Band 7 physiotherapy staff are available in all clinical areas. Your professional development is our concern with regular appraisals and objective setting to ensure your potential is achieved.

Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation. If you are a forward thinking and dynamic therapist looking to further your professional experience then we would like to hear from you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgie Lee Job title: Interim Head of Occupational Therapy Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01305 254969

Anna Williams, Senior Occupational Therapist - [email protected]