Specialist Occupational Therapist

To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy offer in Pebble Lodge.

To provide evidence-based occupational therapy and sensory integration, as well as advice, consultation, assessment, and treatments on an individual and group basis to children, young people (aged 0-18 years), and their families, as well as professionals involved in their care. Provide specialist OT involvement using evidence-based client- centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate

intervention with people with complex Mental Health needs and their families/carers.

To be responsible for the planning, developing and evaluating of the Occupational Therapy provision. Working in close liaison with other managers and lead clinicians within the wider CAMHS service and other inpatient services.

To promote the maintenance of functional independence in self-care, productivity and leisure, through the use of activity.

To participate in implementation of best practice and service development, particularly embedding principles of the Recovery Agenda into service delivery.

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 almost800,000 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.

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