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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic person to join our in-patient ward team in Westminster Memorial Hospital.   </p>
<p>This role is pivotal for the safe and timely discharges for our patients. The post holder will work with the ward MDT, social services, patients, and their families/friends to support and facilitate early discharge planning.</p>
<p>To build a deeper understanding of patient need, through conversation as soon after admission as possible, regarding patients home environment and family circumstances, bringing in the right expertise at the right time and seeking innovative solutions.</p>
<p>To clearly set expectations around the discharge journey from hospital to patients and their relatives.</p>
<p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has 8 community hospitals across Dorset that work collaboratively and share best practice. The post holder will become part of this team and benefit from the support and shared learning this involves. There is regular training provided for all discharge co-ordinators and peer supervision to enable you to feel well supported and valued.</p>
<p>Employment in this post requires a Standard 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.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be expected to work in the ward environment as a Discharge Co-Ordinator alongside the MDT to ensure that effective admission and discharge processes are undertaken.</p>
<p>Ensure effective communication with the MDT, social services, cluster leads, SPA and voluntary agencies regarding simple and complex needs identified during the admission process.</p>
<p>To provide effective discharge planning to patients and their representatives that facilitates timely discharge.</p>
<p>To ensure all appropriate literature is disseminated and understood by patients and their next-of-kin's. This will assist in settings their expectations and highlight any concerns early in their admission.</p>
<p>To cover a 7 day a week rota to support discharges 7 days a week.</p>
<p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £9,974 to £10,639 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-C243.25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Shaston Wd-Westminster Memorial Hospital - Shaftesbury</p>
      <p>Abbey Walk</p>
      <p>Shaftesbury</p>
            <p>SP7 8BD</p>
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    <p>For 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.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>For 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.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Knowledge, skills and training
        
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        <li>GCSE Grade C, or above/equivalent in English Language and Mathematics  &amp; NVQ 3 in administration or similar experience</li>
        
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          Personal qualities/attributes
        
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        <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism when supporting patients and families during complex or emotional situations.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of completing patient related assessments taking into account wishes of individual or carer</li>
          
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        <li>Computer literate with proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.</li>
        
        <li>Confident in using digital forms, data entry systems, and email communication tools to support patient flow and discharge processes.</li>
        
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          <li>GCSE Grade C, or above/equivalent in English Language and Mathematics  &amp; NVQ 3 in administration or similar experience</li>
          
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            Personal qualities/attributes
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism when supporting patients and families during complex or emotional situations.</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of completing patient related assessments taking into account wishes of individual or carer</li>
            
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          <li>Computer literate with proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.</li>
          
          <li>Confident in using digital forms, data entry systems, and email communication tools to support patient flow and discharge processes.</li>
          
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            essential
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Shaston Wd-Westminster Memorial Hospital - Shaftesbury</p>
      <p>Abbey Walk</p>
      <p>Shaftesbury</p>
            <p>SP7 8BD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Shaston Wd-Westminster Memorial Hospital - Shaftesbury</p>
          <p>Abbey Walk</p>
          <p>Shaftesbury</p>
                    <p>SP7 8BD</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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Discharge Co-ordinator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking for an opportunity to join our established Aseptic Team within the Pharmacy Department? We have an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our dynamic and innovative pharmacy team, to join us as a Pharmacy Aseptic Services Apprentice.</p>
<p>You will have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). You must be qualified to NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to undertake a Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship or equivalent qualification within an agreed timescale, which will include doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.</p>
<p>The purpose-built Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset University Foundation Trust (DHUFT). The dispensary has been recently refurbished and is now a state of the art pharmacy with the benefits of a new ARX robot installation, a Prescription Tracking System (PTS) with full electronic prescribing and medicines administration throughout the hospital. We are currently developing links between Primary and Secondary care to streamline continuity of care between service providers ensuring better patient care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Principal Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department. You will participate in the preparation of worksheets and cytotoxic drugs in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and will assist the Principal Technician in coordinating work and cleaning in the Suite to ensure an efficient and safe supply of medicines to service users.</p>
<p>You will possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. You will need to be able to work well under pressure, have excellent attention to detail. You must be able to work as part of a team but also able demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff </p> <p>Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.</p> <p>We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.</p> <p>We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.</p> <p><em><strong>Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.</strong></em></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        Pro Rata Per Annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>405-25-CS504PHAR</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Dorset County Hospital</p>
      <p>Williams Avenue</p>
      <p>Dorchester</p>
            <p>DT1 2JY</p>
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    <p>Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. </p> <p>Please contact us at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk</a> if you are unable to view or download the attachment. </p> <p>For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. </p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. </p> <p>Please contact us at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk</a> if you are unable to view or download the attachment. </p> <p>For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. </p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education, Qualifications &amp; Training
        
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        <li>Evidence of good level of  education to include GCSE  grade C in Mathematics,  Science and English (or  equivalent qualifications)</li>
        
        <li>Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in  Pharmacy Services AND/OR willing to undertake and  achieve a Science  Manufacturing Technician  apprenticeship or equivalent  qualification within an agreed  timescale</li>
        
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        <li>Evidence of general work experience</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of work experience  in a pharmacy environment</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of previous hospital  experience</li>
          
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          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
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        <li>Enthusiastic, motivated and  able to use initiative and work  with minimum supervision</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work methodically  and accurately under pressure</li>
        
        <li>Ability to organise and  prioritise own workload in  order to meet deadlines</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work as part of a  team</li>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills  both oral and written</li>
        
        <li>Ability to have a flexible  approach to work and to be  open to changing practices</li>
        
        <li>Good analytical, judgmental  and interpersonal skills</li>
        
        <li>Excellent spoken and written  English Language skills</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of good level of  education to include GCSE  grade C in Mathematics,  Science and English (or  equivalent qualifications)</li>
          
          <li>Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in  Pharmacy Services AND/OR willing to undertake and  achieve a Science  Manufacturing Technician  apprenticeship or equivalent  qualification within an agreed  timescale</li>
          
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          <li>Evidence of general work experience</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Evidence of work experience  in a pharmacy environment</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of previous hospital  experience</li>
            
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          <li>Enthusiastic, motivated and  able to use initiative and work  with minimum supervision</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work methodically  and accurately under pressure</li>
          
          <li>Ability to organise and  prioritise own workload in  order to meet deadlines</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work as part of a  team</li>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills  both oral and written</li>
          
          <li>Ability to have a flexible  approach to work and to be  open to changing practices</li>
          
          <li>Good analytical, judgmental  and interpersonal skills</li>
          
          <li>Excellent spoken and written  English Language skills</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Dorset County Hospital</p>
      <p>Williams Avenue</p>
      <p>Dorchester</p>
            <p>DT1 2JY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Dorset County Hospital</p>
          <p>Williams Avenue</p>
          <p>Dorchester</p>
                    <p>DT1 2JY</p>
        
      

      
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Pharmacy Aseptic Services Apprentice

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Join a forward-thinking CAMHS team that puts children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. As our OT, you'll lead and innovate across the Thrive Framework's needs-led groupings so young people receive the right support, at the right time, from the right people.</p>
<p>You'll bring advanced OT expertise in functional assessment, sensory processing, and occupational formulation to co-create meaningful, everyday outcomes with young people. Working in a truly multidisciplinary, neurodevelopmentally aware, trauma-informed and strengths-based way, you'll design and deliver therapeutic interventions and groups, co-ordinate care with our partners (schools, social care, voluntary sector), and guide safe, proportionate care planning that fits each person's goals and context.</p>
<p>You'll champion quality improvement, and use outcomes and feedback to iterate pathways. You'll thrive on collaboration, equity and co-production--elevating young people's voices while shaping a service that is accessible, culturally responsive and community-centred. Flexible working across the week (including some evening availability) helps us be there when it matters most.</p>
<p>You will assess, treat, monitor and evaluate the progress of the child's Occupational Therapytreatment, considering the holistic and developmental needs of the individual, and any relevant environmental factors.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Manage own caseload and to be responsible for own time management and balance of clinical work and non clinical tasks.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Provide specialist knowledge and skills in dealing with the needs of children and young people with additional physical disabilities, challenging behaviour and sensory impairments.</p> <p>The service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan-Dorset and will involve having a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most. This is more than just a role - it's a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        p.a.
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-M368.25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Delphwood/ Blandford hospital</p>
      <p>Ashdown close</p>
      <p>Poole</p>
            <p>BH17 8WG</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For 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.</p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p>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.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For 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.</p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p>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.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education / Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Registration with Health Professions Council</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Active engagement with RCOT</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills/Experience/Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983</li>
        
        <li>Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis</li>
        
        <li>Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing</li>
          
          <li>Community Experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Additional Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>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.</li>
        
        <li>A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).</li>
        
        <li>Ability to apply the Occupational Therapy process</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills/Experience/Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes</li>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills</li>
        
        <li>IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training</li>
        
        <li>Ability to apply physical intervention</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Community Experience</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education / Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Registration with Health Professions Council</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Active engagement with RCOT</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills/Experience/Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983</li>
          
          <li>Experience with functional assessments and activity analysis</li>
          
          <li>Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services</li>
            
            <li>Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing</li>
            
            <li>Community Experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Additional Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>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.</li>
          
          <li>A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).</li>
          
          <li>Ability to apply the Occupational Therapy process</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills/Experience/Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes</li>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills</li>
          
          <li>IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training</li>
          
          <li>Ability to apply physical intervention</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Community Experience</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Delphwood/ Blandford hospital</p>
      <p>Ashdown close</p>
      <p>Poole</p>
            <p>BH17 8WG</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Delphwood/ Blandford hospital</p>
          <p>Ashdown close</p>
          <p>Poole</p>
                    <p>BH17 8WG</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Occupational Therapist CAMHS

<p><strong>Clinical / Forensic Psychologist</strong><br> <strong>Location:</strong> Wiltshire (Melksham, Devizes, Salisbury)<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 <strong>Full Time (37.5 hrs.)</strong> Some Remote Working <br> <strong>Driving license and own car required</strong></p> <p>Join <strong>Horizon Care &amp; Education</strong> to deliver a comprehensive therapeutic service for children across our Wiltshire homes including a new assessment home focused on identifying individual needs.</p> <p><strong>What You ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children with complex trauma and emotional needs</p> </li> <li> <p>Support and train care teams to embed therapeutic practice</p> </li> <li> <p>Deliver evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused approaches)</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency planning</p> </li> <li> <p>Promote reflective practice and psychologically informed environments</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What We re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>HCPC-registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (doctoral-level qualification)</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with children and young people affected by trauma</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong assessment, intervention, and consultation skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent communication and autonomy in practice</p> </li> <li> <p>Full UK driving licence and own transport</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in service evaluation or transitions between placements</p> </li> <li> <p>Training in DBT, play therapy, or MBT approaches</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Horizon:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Blue Light &amp; Tastecard discounts</p> </li> <li> <p>MyGym &amp; MyActive perks</p> </li> <li> <p>Refer-a-Friend bonus (up to £2,500)</p> </li> <li> <p>Financial wellbeing &amp; life assurance</p> </li> <li> <p>Full induction, CPD, and SHINE therapeutic training</p> </li> <li> <p>Employee assistance via Bupa</p> </li> <li> <p>Supportive leadership &amp; wellbeing-focused culture</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Help shape brighter futures join Horizon and make a lasting difference.</strong></p>

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