Occupational Therapy - Discharge Planning

JustOT are looking to recruit a band 6 Discharge Planning Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in Telford.\n\nThe pay for this position is £20-£23 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.\n\nJob Description- \n· To provide a key role in facilitating the seamless transition from community hospital to patient's own home and transferring the care of the patient to other appropriate services to maximise the patient's independence and quality of life.\n· To complete Occupational Therapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations, with complex physical and psychological diagnoses, to inform treatment planning based around agreed and realistic goals.\n· To use appropriate outcome measures in order to provide evidence of effectiveness of Occupational Therapy input.\n· To provide appropriate and timely feedback to the wider MDT to inform holistic patient care\n· To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy care and work as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the management of patients, using robust clinical reasoning to inform care\n· To hand over care delivery as appropriate to rehabilitation assistants, ward staff and carers. To review this with an agreed timescale.\n· To work flexibly, adapting to the pressures of fluctuating clinical demand, demonstrating excellent time management and prioritisation skills\n· To develop appropriate discharge plans involving other members of the multidisciplinary team as required.\n· It would be useful for the candidate to have neuro rehab experience. \n \nSuccessful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.\n\nWhen you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role.

Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible.

\n\nWe also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.\n\nIf you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.\n\nIf you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!\n