Job summary

Care Dorset is on a journey of growth, and we need a commercially minded Non-Executive Director who can guide us on that path. For us growth means a strategic shift towards entrepreneurial thinking and activity - and all that entails. Experience of health or social care is beneficial, but not essential.This is a role requiring an annual commitment of 20 days. Consequently, we welcome applications from across the region and more widely.This is a salaried role, contracted for three years with the potential for renewal.

Care Dorset was established in October 2022 as a local authorityowned provider delivering services to adults across a broad range of care models and settings. These include reablement, day opportunities, supported living, extra care, and residential care. Wholly owned by Dorset Council, we operate as a trading company with a clear ambition to innovate and transform services, improving outcomes for the people we support while building a sustainable and commercially successful organisation. The Care Dorset Group comprises Care Dorset Holding Ltd and Care Dorset Ltd. Current provision includes: Five residential care homes offering 231 CQC-registered beds 20 reablement beds across two sites Day services at 12 locations 28 supported living beds across three settings 1 extra care service comprising of 55 flats. In addition, our community reablement service delivers over 1,800 hours of support each week. Care Dorset employs more than 800 colleagues.

Main duties of the job

As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide strategic oversight, independent judgement and constructive challenge, helping ensure strong governance, sustainable growth and high performance. You will support strategy development, encourage innovation and help ensure Care Dorset remains effective and aligned to its values.

We are seeking an individual with strong commercial and strategic experience who can operate confidently at Board level and contribute to effective decision-making. You will bring experience of developing partnerships, identifying opportunities and supporting financial sustainability, alongside an understanding of governance and risk.

About us

Care Dorsets ethos is rooted in values-led leadership, a commitment to dignity, and a clear focus on supporting adults to lead fuller, more independent lives. It extends beyond service delivery to embedding a consistent culture where values are evident in behaviours, decision-making and relationships at every level of the organisation. Our approach is shaped by five core values: being people-focused, genuine, acting with integrity, encouraging development, and working collaboratively. These principles guide how we engage with colleagues, the people we support, and our partners, and underpin both the quality of care we provide and the way we work together as an organisation. We recognise that high-quality care is fundamentally relational. Our colleagues are supported to lead with professionalism, compassion and accountability, ensuring that care is both effective and person-centred. Leadership is visible and engaged, connecting governance, quality and operational practice to ensure that standards are not only met but experienced in day to-day delivery. Through this ethos, Care Dorset fosters a culture of belonging, continuous improvement and shared purpose ensuring care is not only safe and compliant, but consistently compassionate and impactful.

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapist working with Care Dorset you have the opportunity of working with the people we support to truly enhance their lives, increase their confidence and improve their wellbeing.

As Care Dorsets Occupational Therapist you will play a vital role in the delivery of therapy input to the people we support in our community-based services. Your focus will be on enabling independence and improving quality of life through tailored occupational therapy interventions. You will provide outcome-focused assessments, deliver evidence-based therapeutic plans, and contribute to the ongoing development of a person-centred, strengths-based service aligned with the Care Act (2014).

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

Main duties of the job

Assessment & Intervention

• Deliver person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults with physical disabilities and age-related conditions in bedded reablement services.
• Set, monitor and review SMART goals to maximise independence.

Case Management

• Manage varied and complex caseloads, using clinical reasoning to achieve safe, effective outcomes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated care planning.

Service Delivery

• Deliver a high-quality OT service in line with legislation, policies and professional standards.
• Promote reablement through equipment, adaptations and assistive techniques.

Team Support & Development

• Support and mentor Reablement Officers and Reablement Assistants through coaching, joint working and guidance on goals, interventions and reviews.
• Promote a positive learning culture.

Consultation & Advocacy

• Provide specialist advice on equipment and adaptations to maximise independence and reduce reliance on care services.
• Support colleagues, individuals, carers and partner organisations.

Communication & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records using the Nourish system.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers & partner agencies.

Professional & Operational Contribution

• Participate in CPD, supervision, team meetings, case reviews & MDT meetings.
• Contribute to the development of Care Dorset's reablement services.
• Attend caseload reviews, represent Care Dorset at external meetings and undertake duties delegated by the Home Manager.

About us

About Us

We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.

These values define our personality.

They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Care Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive service that makes a real difference to peoples lives. If you are a motivated Occupational Therapist with a commitment to reablement and integrated working, we would love to hear from you.

Job summary

The Role

The Clinical Practice Educator will be focused on supporting all services across Care Dorset in their clinical and nursing related learning needs, working closely with members of The CarePath Academy Team, comprised of Health & Social Care Trainers and a Digital Learning Coordinater, and will be reporting to the Learning & Development Manager.

The role will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging and inclusive clinical training materials to registered and non-registered care colleagues, ensuring they are equipped with the required level of knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver the highest quality care possible. The Clinical Practice Educator plays a key role in helping to develop positive learning cultures within teams and will be a role model to promote the sharing of best practice underpinned by the NMC standards.

About Us

Care Dorset launched in October 2022 as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care.

We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.

We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with SMEs to develop high quality in-house clinical training programmes, workshops and resources for front-line care colleagues.
• Creating and facilitating educational sessions on a broad range of clinical and non-clinical subjects to maintain workforce capabilities in delivering safe and effective care, including but not limited to:

• Catheter Care
• Stoma Care
• Skin Integrity & Tissue Viability
• Diabetes Care
• Phlebotomy
• PEG Feeding
• MUST
• Clinical Supervision
• Medication Administration
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Moving & Assisting of People
• Basic Life Support
• Facilitate adult learning processes that create productive & psychologically safe learning environments which supports effective knowledge transfer
• Ensure that the training delivered meets legal and regulatory compliance guidelines (CQC, NICE, RCN, HEE Frameworks)
• Ensure that training initiatives align with Care Dorsets policies, procedures, values & strategy.
• Use a range of multimedia and IT systems to collect, monitor and evaluate data in relation to talent & learning activities. Use the data to report on trends, concerns, and solutions
• Collaborating with the wider CarePath Academy team to evaluate service delivery and identify skill gaps and learning needs in practice, initiating changes as required.
• To develop & maintain productive and supportive relationships with managers and care colleagues to ensure their workforce has the skills and training needed to deliver effective and compassionate care.

About us

Benefits

Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)Enhanced Maternity PayOccupational Sick pay entitlement from day oneFunded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)Access to Employee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive inductionExcellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.Access to Litmos online learning platform our one stop shop for learning & developmentCelebrated success through annual awards ceremony

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0117-26-0000

Job locations

Colliton Pk

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Clinical Practice Educator

Dept: Learning & Development

Contract type: Perm

Line Manager : Learning & Development Manager

Line Management: Natasha Prince

Job Purpose:

The Clinical Practice Educator will be focused on supporting all services across Care Dorset in their clinical and nursing related learning needs, working closely with members of The CarePath Academy Team, comprised of Health & Social Care Trainers and a Digital Learning Coordinater, and will be reporting to the Learning & Development Manager.

The role will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging and inclusive clinical training materials to registered and non-registered care colleagues, ensuring they are equipped with the required level of knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver the highest quality care possible. The Clinical Practice Educator plays a key role in helping to develop positive learning cultures within teams and will be a role model to promote the sharing of best practice underpinned by the NMC standards.

Part role includes responsibilities in supporting with new starter induction programmes, occasionally delivering non-clinical courses, learning evaluation, advising registered clinical roles as a mentor and point of expertise in practice, and ad hoc workplace assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with SMEs to develop high quality in-house clinical training programmes, workshops and resources for front-line care colleagues.

Creating and facilitating educational sessions on a broad range of clinical and non-clinical subjects to maintain workforce capabilities in delivering safe and effective care, including but not limited to:

Catheter Care

Stoma Care

Skin Integrity & Tissue Viability

Diabetes Care

Phlebotomy

PEG Feeding

MUST

Clinical Supervision

Medication Administration

Monitoring Vital Signs

Moving & Assisting of People

Basic Life Support

Selecting & using the most appropriate training methods and activities, taking a blended learning approach (including eLearning, virtual classroom, and face-to-face delivery)

Facilitate adult learning processes that create productive & psychologically safe learning environments which supports effective knowledge transfer into the workplace.

Ensure that the training delivered meets legal and regulatory compliance guidelines (CQC, NICE, RCN, HEE Frameworks)

Ensure that training initiatives align with Care Dorsets policies, procedures, values & strategy.

Use a range of multimedia and IT systems to collect, monitor and evaluate data in relation to talent & learning activities. Use the data to report on trends, concerns, and solutions

Collaborating with the wider CarePath Academy team to evaluate service delivery and identify skill gaps and learning needs in practice, initiating changes as required.

To develop and maintain productive and supportive relationships with managers and care colleagues to ensure their workforce has the skills and training needed to deliver effective and compassionate care.

To provide ongoing mentorship to registered nurses and other relevant clinical roles in their developmental goals and advise on applications for external qualifications as needed.

Amending and revising learning and development programmes as necessary, to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment, legislation and best practice guidance.

Responding to the local, operational requirements of the workforce.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Clinical Practice EducatorDept: Learning & DevelopmentContract type: PermLine Manager : Learning & Development ManagerLine Management: Natasha PrinceJob Purpose:The Clinical Practice Educator will be focused on supporting all services across Care Dorset in their clinical and nursing related learning needs, working closely with members of The CarePath Academy Team, comprised of Health & Social Care Trainers and a Digital Learning Coordinater, and will be reporting to the Learning & Development Manager. The role will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging and inclusive clinical training materials to registered and non-registered care colleagues, ensuring they are equipped with the required level of knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver the highest quality care possible. The Clinical Practice Educator plays a key role in helping to develop positive learning cultures within teams and will be a role model to promote the sharing of best practice underpinned by the NMC standards.Part role includes responsibilities in supporting with new starter induction programmes, occasionally delivering non-clinical courses, learning evaluation, advising registered clinical roles as a mentor and point of expertise in practice, and ad hoc workplace assessments. Key Responsibilities Working closely with SMEs to develop high quality in-house clinical training programmes, workshops and resources for front-line care colleagues. Creating and facilitating educational sessions on a broad range of clinical and non-clinical subjects to maintain workforce capabilities in delivering safe and effective care, including but not limited to: Catheter Care Stoma Care Skin Integrity & Tissue Viability Diabetes Care Phlebotomy PEG Feeding MUST Clinical Supervision Medication Administration Monitoring Vital Signs Moving & Assisting of People Basic Life Support Selecting & using the most appropriate training methods and activities, taking a blended learning approach (including eLearning, virtual classroom, and face-to-face delivery) Facilitate adult learning processes that create productive & psychologically safe learning environments which supports effective knowledge transfer into the workplace. Ensure that the training delivered meets legal and regulatory compliance guidelines (CQC, NICE, RCN, HEE Frameworks) Ensure that training initiatives align with Care Dorsets policies, procedures, values & strategy. Use a range of multimedia and IT systems to collect, monitor and evaluate data in relation to talent & learning activities. Use the data to report on trends, concerns, and solutions Collaborating with the wider CarePath Academy team to evaluate service delivery and identify skill gaps and learning needs in practice, initiating changes as required. To develop and maintain productive and supportive relationships with managers and care colleagues to ensure their workforce has the skills and training needed to deliver effective and compassionate care. To provide ongoing mentorship to registered nurses and other relevant clinical roles in their developmental goals and advise on applications for external qualifications as needed. Amending and revising learning and development programmes as necessary, to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment, legislation and best practice guidance. Responding to the local, operational requirements of the workforce. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education / Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse - Adult, Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health
• Current NMC registration and active pin
• Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a care or clinical setting
• Minimum 1 year of experience in providing clinical training solutions, and supporting learners in a clinical setting, preferably in the elderly care or adult healthcare sector
• Knowledge of nursing preceptorship & registration frameworks and standards
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Confidence in presenting training programmes, with expert facilitation & interpersonal skills, and a passion for people development.
• Creative skills to develop learning content using IT
• Flexible approach with ability to work at pace
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle to travel to various locations in Dorset
• Personal alignment with Care Dorsets Values: Integrity, Develop, People Focused, Genuine, Teamwork. These are the golden thread running through everything we do.

Desirable

• Desirable skills
• Experience in designing engaging, inclusive and comprehensive learning courses and resources using digital platforms and systems
• Train-the-trainers in core clinical subjects e.g. catheter care
• It would be advantageous if you hold a formal teaching or training qualification within a relevant field or be willing to work towards one.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education / Qualifications: Registered Nurse - Adult, Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health Current NMC registration and active pin Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a care or clinical setting Minimum 1 year of experience in providing clinical training solutions, and supporting learners in a clinical setting, preferably in the elderly care or adult healthcare sector Knowledge of nursing preceptorship & registration frameworks and standards Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements Confidence in presenting training programmes, with expert facilitation & interpersonal skills, and a passion for people development. Creative skills to develop learning content using IT Flexible approach with ability to work at pace Driving licence and access to own vehicle to travel to various locations in Dorset Personal alignment with Care Dorsets Values: Integrity, Develop, People Focused, Genuine, Teamwork. These are the golden thread running through everything we do. Desirable Desirable skills Experience in designing engaging, inclusive and comprehensive learning courses and resources using digital platforms and systems Train-the-trainers in core clinical subjects e.g. catheter care It would be advantageous if you hold a formal teaching or training qualification within a relevant field or be willing to work towards one.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Care Dorset

Address

Colliton Pk

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.caredorset.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care Dorset

Address

Colliton Pk

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.caredorset.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Dorset is part way through an ambitious two-year transformation programme to build and embed Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) as a catalyst for system-wide change and more localised, joined-up care.

The development of INTs is a complex and evolving process. While we are clear on what needs to be achieved, improving outcomes and experience for people and communities, the how will continue to evolve through delivery. This requires a flexible, learning-led approach that blends delivery oversight with adaptive problem-solving, collaboration and a strong focus on impact.

This is an internal opportunity open to colleagues employed by - Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset Primary Care, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole County Council and the Dorset ICB. We welcome applications from staff across all detailed organisations.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience supporting change and improvement at a service or team level, who enjoys working collaboratively and helping others deliver their best work. You'll be part of a supportive, learning-focused programme and contribute to Dorset's journey towards more integrated, person-centred care.

This role is a key member of the programme's operational delivery team, supporting the implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) by working collaboratively with local teams and system partners. The postholder will provide day-to-day coordination and delivery support, oversee programme workstreams, and work across both the central programme team and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to drive implementation, manage dependencies, and ensure successful delivery.

About us

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.

Job summary

Dorset is part way through an ambitious two-year transformation programme to build and embed Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) as a catalyst for system-wide change and more localised, joined-up care.

The Neighbourhood Health & Wellbeing Programme and the development of INTs are complex and evolving processes.

While we are clear on what needs to be achieved, improving outcomes and experience for people and communities, the approach to achieving this will continue to evolve through the programme development and delivery.

This requires a flexible and adaptable approach, working closely with programme stakeholders and leadership to respond to emerging needs, navigate complexity and support the agile planning, coordination and delivery of the programme.

This is an internal opportunity open to colleagues employed by - Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset Primary Care, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole County Council and the Dorset ICB. We welcome applications from staff across all detailed organisations.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Planning and Co-ordination Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the Neighbourhood Programmes Transformation Management Office, ensuring coordinated plans support the delivery of programme benefits and outcomes.

The role will coordinate and support programme activity, governance, reporting and resources; track progress, risks and interdependencies; and provide effective support to programme leadership, Delivery team and stakeholders.

About us

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.