Community Occupational Therapist – Enable Independence at Home

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Castle Douglas; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team, helping people maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes and communities.

You will assess adults with a range of physical and cognitive health challenges, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate with patients, families, carers, colleagues within the Home Team and partner agencies to support discharge planning and coordinated care.

Formación

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Excellent assessment, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel around the region.

Responsabilidades

• Contributing to Discharge to Assess pathways, ensuring timely hospital discharges and ongoing assessment and support within community settings.
• Providing elements of a Rapid Response service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and respond promptly to changes in patients' functional abilities and care needs.
• Assessing and addressing occupational performance, mobility, equipment, adaptation, and environmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, health and social care professionals, and third-sector partners to develop coordinated care plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and quality of life through personalised interventions approaches.
• Supporting anticipatory care planning and admission avoidance initiatives across community services.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Driving licence

Educación

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team, helping people maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes and communities.

You will assess adults with a range of physical and cognitive health challenges, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate with patients, families, carers, colleagues within the Home Team and partner agencies to support discharge planning and coordinated care.