Occupational therapist therapist

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Florence House has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team on a 12 month secondment/fixed term basis, covering maternity leave.


This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Florence House is a 5 bedded Mother and Baby Unit providing a high quality of care and treatment for pregnant and postnatal women experiencing mental health difficulties. Babies are admitted with their mothers to build and maintain the mother/infant relationship.


The ideal candidate will need to have an interest in Perinatal Mental Health, be enthusiastic, caring and a good team player. Some experience of working with women with mental health difficulties and children is preferred, but not essential.


We aim to promote a calm and therapeutic approach where patients and families are supported by a friendly, skilled and enthusiastic team that enables them to move forwards with their recovery.
You will be part of a highly motivated and dedicated MDT delivering high quality care to women and their babies, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions. A good working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding is essential.


Providing specialist knowledge and treatment within an occupational therapy and recovery framework.


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.


We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. 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.


Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Knowledge skills and training
degree diploma in occupational therapy


additional occupational therapy qualifications eg. developed and proven experience working with women in mental health settings


Experience of working with Mothers and babies.


Personal qualities
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust



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