Occupational Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Complex Care Service for a 12 month secondment. The service incorporates inpatient rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and the assertive outreach teams. You would be based at Nightingale House which is a level one, mental health rehabilitation unit based in Westbourne, Bournemouth. This is a full time post, 37.5 hours working across Monday - Friday. The focus of the unit is in supporting people to progress on their recovery journey, building functional skills, exploring community resources and working towards independent living. If you are flexible, recovery focused, self-motivated with good communication and organisational skills this is a chance for you to join our team. You will be responsible for providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to a 13 bedded, mixed rehabilitation ward. You will be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team, inputting into clinical discussions and the service development of the unit. You will work closely with the OT based within the community rehabilitation team on transitions and discharge planning. You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work. You should have recent experience of working in a mental health environment and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users. At 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Wawman Job title: Service Manager Email address: caroline.wawman@nhs.net Telephone number: 07825043835 Alternatively feel free to contact Sian Myles, Occupational Therapist on 012020 584301