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Occupational Therapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Bournemouth, BH4 8EP

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 September 2026

2 days left

Job description

Are you a caring and compassionate Occupational Therapist? Join our purpose-built CAMHS PICU High Intensity Environment, and develop your career in Ch...

You will assess, treat, monitor and evaluate the progress of the child's Occupational Therapy treatment, considering the holistic and developmental needs of the individual, and any relevant environmental factors.

Manage own caseload and to be responsible for own time management and balance of clinical work and non clinical tasks.

You will facilitate the improvement and development of the full range of functions (cognitive, sensory, physical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal) of complex young people through the provision of Occupational Therapy Assessment and Treatment.

Provide specialist knowledge and skills in dealing with the needs of children and young people with additional physical disabilities, challenging behaviour and sensory impairments.

You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggression courseand 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.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

  • Active engagement with RCOT

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness
  • Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
  • Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis
  • Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
  • Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
  • Community Experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
  • A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
  • Ability to apply the Occupational Therapy process

Desirable

  • Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
  • Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training
  • Ability to apply physical intervention

Desirable

  • Community Experience
  • Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

19 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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