Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Home First Team in Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

Job Title: Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Home First Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: £21.00 per hour

Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Home First Team in Gloucestershire, earning £21.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to play a vital role in supporting individuals to regain independence and recover safely within their own homes. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions that facilitate hospital discharge, prevent admissions, and promote positive outcomes within community settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work while developing your skills within a supportive and rewarding environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Benefit from the stability and consistency of a full-time position while making a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £21.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

• Diverse Work Settings: Gain valuable experience delivering occupational therapy services within patients' homes and community environments.

• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and CPD opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and career development.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility often associated with locum work, helping you achieve a healthy balance between work and personal commitments.

• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, broadening your experience and professional network.

• Meaningful Impact: Support individuals in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life within their own communities.

What you will do:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive assessments within patients' homes and community settings to identify physical, cognitive, and psychological needs.

• Rehabilitation Planning: Develop, implement, and review personalised rehabilitation programmes aimed at maximising independence and functional ability.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Support individuals in carrying out activities of daily living safely and confidently through tailored interventions.

• Equipment and Adaptations: Assess, recommend, and coordinate appropriate equipment and environmental adaptations to meet individual needs.

• Risk Management: Provide expert advice regarding moving and handling, falls prevention, and home safety.

• Caseload Management: Manage a varied caseload effectively, prioritising clinical needs while maintaining high standards of care.

• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines to ensure coordinated, person-centred care planning.

• Safeguarding: Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, following relevant policies and procedures.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Professional Practice: Uphold HCPC standards and actively participate in continuing professional development activities.

Why Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining picturesque countryside, historic market towns, and vibrant communities. Home to the stunning Cotswolds and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, the county provides the perfect setting for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. With a rich cultural heritage, welcoming communities, and excellent local amenities, Gloucestershire is a fantastic place to live and work while advancing your Occupational Therapy career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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Take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and join the Home First Team in Gloucestershire with Sanctuary Personnel.