Community Occupational Therapist
Submit CVWe are looking for a part time occupational therapist to join out team
Main Purpose of Job:
To deliver high-quality occupational therapy services within people's homes and community settings, supporting individuals to maintain independence, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and access appropriate care, equipment, and adaptations.
A flexible and responsive approach is essential to meet urgent needs and support the Duty function Working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 3 days a week. Please note that service cover on a Monday is required.
Job Activities:
Deliver occupational therapy interventions in patients' homes and community settings, supporting independence and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. This includes working alongside our Reablement Service.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans for individuals with long-term complex needs.
Support admission avoidance through timely and effective therapeutic input
Recommend and arrange assistive equipment and home adaptations, including processing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
Conduct housing assessments and contribute to manual handling and reablement plans
Participate in a weekly Duty rota, responding to queries and undertaking urgent visits.
Act as a Trusted Assessor to set up care packages based on assessed needs and complete reviews of existing care arrangements.
Manage a varied caseload efficiently, demonstrating strong organisational and clinical reasoning skills.