Community Mental Health Practitioner - Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • Shaftesbury, Dorset
  • £30,945-37,264 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity for an occupational therapist to work as part of an experienced and established integrated multidisciplinary team. This team is made up of a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Support Time Recovery Worker, Employment Support Worker with further support of Admin.If you are looking for a challenging, varied and rewarding job this could be the post for you and we would welcome you to come and meet us and apply.This post is for 4 days a week and this can be flexibleWe are looking for someone who is reliable, committed, dynamic, and a motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.Having experience of working in a community mental health environment would be useful, but not essential, you will need to be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery within your work with service users.The team is based at 1 Abbey Walk in Shaftesbury and covers the surrounding area. The post holder will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as they will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings as well as the CMHT base.Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Main duties of the jobThe post holders will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team. This team is made up of a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Non-Medical Prescriber, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Support Time Recovery Worker, Employment Support Worker, with further support of Admin.To provide a comprehensive accessible and responsive mentalhealth service to Adults and their families within a definedlocality.To support the team and locality leader in implementation of theDHUFT Mental Health Strategy.To continually develop clinical, team and service evaluation anddelivery of service.To contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the Community Mental Health Service and to build up effective liaison with community, primary, other secondary and tertiary services and agencies within the locality to provide holistic carepackage based on individual's need and service development.Provision of informal and formal clinical and managerial supervision to other members of staff, qualified and unqualified health care support workers and students.Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are 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 is one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It is 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 are 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 are all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We are 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 will be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you will be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£30,945 to £37,264 a year p.a.ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number152-M248.25Job locationsShaftesbury Adult CMHT1 Abbey walkShaftesburySP7 8BBJob 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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.net Job 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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.netPerson SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAININGEssential
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Job Specific ExperienceEssential
  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Experience of working in Community Mental Health
Desirable
  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTESEssential
  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
  • Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities
  • Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
Additional RequirementsEssential
  • 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.
Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAININGEssential
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Job Specific ExperienceEssential
  • Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
  • Experience of working in Community Mental Health
Desirable
  • Recent previous experience within a comparable role
  • Experience of managing change
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTESEssential
  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
  • Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities
  • Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
Additional RequirementsEssential
  • 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.

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