Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Daily

Occupational Therapist

Location: Thackley Green Specialist Care Centre, North Northamptonshire
Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team at Thackley Green Specialist Care Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting patient recovery and enabling safe, timely discharges from hospital settings.

You will lead therapeutic assessments and rehabilitation for patients transitioning from hospital into our service, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver person-centred care and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive therapy assessments and rehabilitation programmes for patients admitted from hospital
Conduct home access visits to assess the need for minor adaptations and equipment
Effectively manage your own caseload, prioritising and planning interventions to meet patient needs
Delegate tasks appropriately to Therapy Assistants, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery
Support the wider Discharge to Assess pathway, taking on referrals where required
Work closely with multidisciplinary professionals to facilitate smooth and timely discharges
Promote independence and support individuals to return safely to their home environment
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and appropriate business insurance (essentialIf this is the role for you then we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed