Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Team

JOB- -7a6f785b

Job Title: Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist

Specialism: Community Occupational Therapy

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire

Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour, depending on experience

Type: Full-Time, 3-month contract with possibility of extension, 37.5 hours per week

An incredible opportunity awaits you as a Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist with our Community Team in the picturesque city of Worcester. With a competitive pay rate of up to £26.00 per hour, depending on experience, this full-time role offers a contract duration of 3 months, with the possibility of extension. Engage in a dynamic work schedule of 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work for those confident with lone working. If you have experience working within a community setting and a keen aptitude for problem-solving, this role will offer you both challenge and reward.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and adaptability that only locum work can offer. You have control over your schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Working in a community setting presents a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and encounter diverse working situations, enriching your career journey.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and training to enhance your professional skills in a supportive environment.

• Scenic Worcester: Thrive in a vibrant city while being close to the tranquillity of the British countryside.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist Community Occupational Therapy services to individuals with complex health, social, and housing needs.

• Independently manage a caseload, ensuring comprehensive assessments are conducted in various settings, including patients' homes and community centres.

• Recommend equipment and minor adaptations, coordinating major changes like stairlifts and bathroom modifications.

• Conduct moving and handling assessments, offering expert advice on manual handling issues.

• Screen and prioritise referrals efficiently to meet service demands.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including health, housing, and social care agencies.

• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and healthcare assistants.

• Engage in service development activities, audits, and outcome measurement tasks.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.

• Experience working within community-based environments and managing complex caseloads.

• Skills in manual handling assessments and equipment prescriptions.

• Sound knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants and disability equipment provision.

• Proficiency in electronic patient record systems like EMIS, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in settings such as orthopaedics, neurology, and rehabilitation services.

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists is advantageous.

Living and working in Worcester provides a perfect blend of cultural vibrancy and natural beauty. Known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and welcoming community, Worcester offers an exceptional quality of life. Come and join us in harnessing the essence of community-based health care, while enjoying everything this thriving city has to offer.