Community Occupational Therapist - Sussex

The role

This Band 6 Occupational Therapist will provide rapid response and intervention to prevent hospital admissions and support timely discharges. You will work in acute and community settings within an unplanned care service.

What you will do

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions within an unplanned care service
• Focus on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation
• Complete functional assessments
• Provide equipment recommendations to promote independence
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Respond promptly to urgent referrals
• Manage a varied caseload effectively

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in acute or community settings
• Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance strategies
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A valid driving licence
• Access to a car

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Flexible working arrangements

About the company

The client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Unplanned Care Team in Sussex.