Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6
Job Role: Occupational Therapist - Community
Location: Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, Devon
Pay: £20 to £24 per hour
Pay Mechanism: DE
Contract: 25/04/2025 - 31/05/2025

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated health and social care services across Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, and surrounding areas. The trust is known for its patient-centred approach, delivering high-quality care in hospitals, community settings, and at home. It serves a diverse population, ensuring accessible and effective healthcare solutions.

We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves working within the community to provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services to patients with diverse health conditions. The successful candidate will assess patients, develop tailored rehabilitation plans, and support individuals in regaining independence within their homes and communities.

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and create personalised treatment plans.

• Provide rehabilitation, advice, and equipment to enhance patients' daily living and mobility.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, nurses, and social care professionals.

• Support hospital discharge planning by facilitating safe transitions to community settings.

• Educate patients and caregivers on strategies to improve independence and quality of life.

• Manage a caseload efficiently, prioritising patient needs and adapting care plans accordingly.

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant post-registration experience.

• Minimum of six months NHS experience in a community or hospital setting.

• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in discharge planning and working with complex care needs is desirable.

To apply to this job, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS/10461/OT1.