Locum Band 6 Community Reablement OT - Scotland

JustOT; Inverness; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

JustOT is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Reablement Occupational Therapist for a locum role in Scotland. The role focuses on supporting patients to return home quickly and safely through timely AHP assessments and reablement interventions in patients' homes.

You will work within a pilot Discharge to Assess pathway, maximise independence, and collaborate with the wider MDT to plan safe discharges.

Qualifications

• Previous community occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in reablement, rehabilitation or discharge planning would be advantageous.
• Must have access to own car for community visits.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy assessments within patients' own homes and community settings.
• Support timely hospital discharges through the Discharge to Assess pathway.
• Assess patients' functional abilities and identify appropriate reablement interventions.
• Develop and implement person-centred plans to maximise independence.
• Support patients to regain previous levels of function and reduce ongoing care requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure safe and effective discharge planning.

Skills

Community OT experience

Discharge planning

Reablement

Caseload management

Job description

JustOT is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Reablement Occupational Therapist for a locum role in Scotland. The role focuses on supporting patients to return home quickly and safely through timely AHP assessments and reablement interventions in patients' homes.

You will work within a pilot Discharge to Assess pathway, maximise independence, and collaborate with the wider MDT to plan safe discharges.