Occupational Therapist (Salisbury)
hace 2 días
Salisbury
Occupational Therapist Salary: 25-30 (negotiable) Location: Salisbury Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are working in partnership with an NHS service to recruit a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive therapies discharge team. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within community settings, supporting service users in their own homes to maximise independence, wellbeing, and recovery through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Key Responsibilities • Deliver person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with mental health conditions., • Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills., • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies., • Support service users to identify goals, plan care, and review outcomes, promoting independence and recovery., • Work safely and autonomously within service users homes, adhering to risk management and lone-working policies., • Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements., • Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice., • Supervise occupational therapy students or junior staff once competencies are achieved. Essential Requirements • Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist, • A clear interest in working with older adults with mental health conditions and/or dementia, • Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice, • Strong time management skills and ability to work independently, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Knowledge of mental health policy and government strategies relating to older adults, • Understanding of medication used in older adult mental health care, • Confident use of IT systems and understanding of information governance If youre an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of older adults, wed love to hear from you.