Occupational Therapist – Southampton Community

Private Physio; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Travel reimbursement for journeys over 6 miles

Job summary

A local physiotherapy service is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a flexible, self-employed role in Southampton. Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-graduate experience, NHS or Social Services background, and be committed to patient-centered care. The role offers autonomy, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a substantial impact on clients' lives in their homes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
• NHS or Social Services experience in the UK.
• HCPC and BAOT registration required.
• UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments.
• Facilitate functional rehabilitation for clients.
• Assess housing and equipment needs.
• Manage seating, wheelchair and postural advice.
• Perform independent assessments in evaluations.

Skills

Experience with geriatric assessments

Functional rehabilitation skills

Neuro rehabilitation expertise

Mental health management

Report writing

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Experienced Occupational Therapist – Flexible, Self-Employed Role

Location: Southampton and surrounding areas
Hours:4 – 30 hours per week (with flexibility)
Contract:Self-employed / 0 hours.

Join Our Growing Team at Medella Home Physio & OT

Medella Home Physio & OT is a private physiotherapy and occupational therapy service, dedicated to providing high-quality rehabilitation to our clients in a community setting. We want to bring expert care directly to where it’s needed most—our clients’ homes.

We are looking for anexperienced and compassionate Occupational Therapistto join our friendly, dedicated team.

Why Join Us?

Flexible schedule– Set your own hours and enjoy a great work-life balance
Autonomy– Work independently while being part of a supportive team
Rewarding work– Make a real difference to people’s lives in their own homes
Competitive pay– Plus travel reimbursement for journeys over 6 miles from your home

About the Role

This is a really varied role but any work you take on will be within your scope of practice. Examples of the works involved are:

• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments: managing frailty, falls and anything else that’s needed.

• Functional Rehabilitation: enabling our clients to maximise their independence and quality of life

• Neuro Rehabilitation:

• Housing and Equipment: Assessing, advising and arranging for housing needs, adaptations and equipment – whether large of small.

• Seating, Wheelchair and postural management: Assessment and advice to individuals and organisations

• Independent Assessments in cases of review, complaint or potential litigation.

• Mental Health: Anxiety management and managing memory problems

We aim to keep your caseload as local as possible, and travel reimbursements apply for journeys beyond 6 miles.

Please note: This is aself-employedrole, which may not suit everyone. If you’re unsure, we’d be happy to discuss the details with you.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking ahighly skilled and experienced occupational therapistwith:
️A strong background in any of the areas outlines in the job role
️Substantial NHS or Social Services experienceas a qualified Occupational Therapist in the UK
️A passion for delivering excellent carein a home setting

Essential Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

• Minimum of5 years post-graduate experience

• NHS or Social Services (or similar) experiencein the UK

• HCPC and BAOT registration

• UK Driving Licence

• A warm, professional approach with a commitment to patient-centred care

• An ability to write reports – really quite well

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If working with Medella sounds interesting and potentially a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch for an informal chat or to apply.

Job Category:Occupational Therapy

Job Type:Flexible

Job Location: Southampton and surrounding areas