Occupational Therapist Band 6

JustOT; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Band 6) for a permanent position in Bournemouth/Dorset, community-based and required to travel to client houses independently. You will deliver high-quality OT assessments and interventions in clients' homes and community settings, promoting strength-based, person-centred approaches to maximise independence and wellbeing.

The role requires HCPC registration, RCOT membership, and a current UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with HCPC registration.
• Experience with adults in health or social care settings.
• Experience in multi-professional and multi-agency working.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and problem solving.
• Clear Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based OT assessments and interventions to meet individual goals.
• Carry out functional and baseline assessments (personal care, domestic activities, mobility, cognition, communication).
• Prescribe and train clients and carers in standard and equipment use.
• Conduct home environment assessments and assess risks to independence and safety.
• Support reablement to enable safe hospital discharge and reduce ongoing care placements.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, health professionals, carers and families to coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Fluent English

Driving licence

Flexible working

Education

BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

RCOT membership

Job description

J800010999

Occupational Therapist Band 6

Location: Bournemouth /Dorset

Salary: £40,444 to £46,579

Hours: Full Time

Client group: Community based (required to travel to client houses independently)

No Sponsorship

Our client has a permanent Occupational Therapist vacancy based in Bournemouth /Dorset, Community based required to travel to client houses independently.

This client provides short- and long-term high-quality care and support to adults, their careers and families.

Role supports our clients vision of improving lives, building by:

Delivering a high-quality, efficient Occupational Therapy service in clients homes and community settings.

Promoting strength-based, person-centred approaches to optimise independence and wellbeing.

Reducing the need for ongoing hospital care, domiciliary packages, and long-term residential placements.

Providing specialist OT advice, assessment, and intervention to maximise functional ability and quality of life.

Contributing to service development, training, and professional leadership within the OT and Reablement service.

Job Role:

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based OT assessments and interventions to meet individual goals.

Undertake a range of functional and baseline assessments, including personal care, domestic activities, mobility, communication, cognition, and mental capacity.

Prescribe, demonstrate, and train clients, carers, and staff in safe use of standard and specialist equipment.

Carry out environmental home assessments and evaluate risks to independence and safety.

Support reablement by enabling early, safe discharge from hospital and preventing unnecessary care placements.

Work closely with Social Workers, health professionals, carers, and families to coordinate care.

Manage a complex and varied caseload, exercising professional judgement in decision-making.

Undertake risk assessments, including complex moving and handling, and manage safeguarding concerns in line with legislation.

Act as an advanced practitioner within OT and across services, offering expertise in postural seating, positioning, complex moving and handling, cognition, and contracture management.

Requirements:

BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.

Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Experience of working with adults in a health or social care setting.

Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working.

Experience in goal setting and evaluating outcome measures.

Experience of completing risk assessments, including complex moving and handling.

Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and situations.

Fluent in spoken and written English, able to produce clear, accurate, evidence-based documentation.

Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, including visiting clients in the community and other service locations.

Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet service needs (e.g., assessing clients at different times of day).

Knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation relevant to occupational therapy.

Understanding of delayed transfers of care and their impact on services.

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures for adults.

Understanding of the principles and practice of reablement.