Senior OT - Frailty & Falls Clinic (Part-Time)

UHDB; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UHDB is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist outpatient Frailty Clinic in Derby. The post is Band 6, a secondment for 8 months, and part time at 36.75 hours per week over five days.

The Occupational Therapist will deliver comprehensive frailty assessments, falls prevention strategies, and support for independence, with home visits where appropriate. The role requires HCPC registration and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor status is desirable.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent diploma.
• HCPC registered.
• Accredited Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments within the outpatient clinic and patients' homes.
• Assess falls risk, safety, confidence, and environmental factors that may impact independence.
• Develop and implement person-centred intervention plans to support patients in achieving their goals.
• Provide falls prevention advice, education, and support to patients and carers.
• Recommend and facilitate access to equipment, adaptations, and community services where appropriate.
• Deliver group-based interventions and education sessions.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary frailty team to contribute to comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Liaise effectively with primary care, community services, social care, voluntary organisations, and carers to coordinate care.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registered

Accredited Clinical Supervisor

Job description

UHDB is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist outpatient Frailty Clinic in Derby. The post is Band 6, a secondment for 8 months, and part time at 36.75 hours per week over five days.

The Occupational Therapist will deliver comprehensive frailty assessments, falls prevention strategies, and support for independence, with home visits where appropriate. The role requires HCPC registration and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor status is desirable.