Occupational Therapist - Dementia & Geriatric Rehab

Oxford Health; Witney; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Discount

Staff support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team in a dual role combining physical rehabilitation with dementia-focused support. You will work with care homes to deliver person-centred care, assess needs, and provide psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life for older adults living with dementia.

The role involves collaboration with nurses, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians and other staff, plus training colleagues in mental health

Qualifications

• Experience using assessments (formal and informal) in practice.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and mental health caseloads for care home residents.
• Assess mobility, seating and manual handling needs; provide recommendations and referrals.
• Develop and implement psychosocial care plans for residents with dementia.
• Provide education and training to care home staff and other colleagues.
• Liaise with Oxford Health services and wider NHS to ensure appropriate support.
• Promote person-centred programmes of care and therapy; manage time effectively.

Skills

Assessments (tools)

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Oxford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team in a dual role combining physical rehabilitation with dementia-focused support. You will work with care homes to deliver person-centred care, assess needs, and provide psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life for older adults living with dementia.

The role involves collaboration with nurses, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians and other staff, plus training colleagues in mental health