Band 5 Discharge Planning – Occupational Therapy – London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist specializing in discharge planning in London. This role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and safe discharges for patients, while providing expert advice and support. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and relevant experience, looking to make an impactful contribution to patient care.

Benefits

First-class support from experienced consultants

£300 recommend a friend bonus scheme

Access to electronic timesheet processing app

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nurse, or discharge coordinator.
• Previous experience in conducting research and project working.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ward teams to prevent delays in patient discharges.
• Provide discharge advice and information on available support.
• Promote safe discharge practices and lead discharge planning.

Education

HCPC registration

Chartered Psychologist status

Post-graduate qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Discharge Planning
Band: 5
Location: London, Greater London
Working Hours: 37,5 hours per week

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join our client as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with experience in discharge planning. Your experience may be as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nurse or an experienced discharge co-ordinator.

What will your responsibilities be?

The Transfer of Care Hub aims to prevent delays in patient discharge by coordinating with ward teams, senior management, and external agencies. The candidate will be ward-based, providing discharge advice and information on available support. They will ensure timely discharges, challenge decisions, and escalate complex cases to senior management. The role involves leading discharge planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and agreeing on discharge plans that meet patients’ needs. The candidate will also promote safe discharge practices and act as a resource for expert advice.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registration
• Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
• Previous experience of conducting research and project working

Benefits:

• First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Access to iPoint, our electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, and LTD

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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