Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Job

Career Growth

Professional Development

Scenic Worcester

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team in Worcester. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and a contract initially for 3 months with potential extension.

Salary is up to £26 per hour, depending on experience. You will deliver specialist OT services in community settings, assess patients in homes and centres, coordinate equipment and home adaptations, and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience delivering services in community settings with complex caseloads.
• Skills in manual handling assessments and equipment prescriptions.
• Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants and disability equipment provision.
• Proficiency with EMIS and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Community Occupational Therapy services to individuals with complex needs.
• Independently manage a caseload across patients' homes and community centres.
• Recommend equipment and minor adaptations, including major changes as needed.
• Conduct moving and handling assessments and provide expert advice.
• Screen and prioritise referrals to meet service demands.
• Collaborate with health, housing, and social care teams; provide supervision to juniors.

Skills

Caseload management

Manual handling

Equipment prescriptions

Community-based experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

EMIS

Driving licence

Job description

JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

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.