Band 6 – Occupational Therapist – Prescot

Pulsejobs.com; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a frailty response team in Prescot, Lancashire. This role offers the opportunity to deliver essential care to older adults in their homes, ensuring maintenance of independence and quality of life. The successful candidate will have a significant impact by preventing hospital admissions and providing tailored support, promoting both safety and well-being. If you're a motivated professional looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply today!

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in acute care, frailty, or community settings preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions in community settings.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide rapid support to individuals.
• Develop person-centred care plans for maintaining independence.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title:Occupational Therapist
Band:6
Location:Prescot, Lancashire
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a proactive and compassionateBand 6 Occupational Therapistto join our NHS client’sFrailty Response and Acute Care Teamin thecommunity settinginPrescot, Lancashire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support older adults and individuals with complex needs, helping to prevent hospital admissions and promote independence at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions in patients’ homes and community settings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary frailty response team to provide rapid support to individuals experiencing acute health deterioration.
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans aimed at maintaining function, safety, and independence.
• Support discharge planning and admission avoidance through timely and effective interventions.
• Liaise with families, carers, and other health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working in acute care, frailty, or community settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits (desirable)

How to Apply

If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.

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