Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team in Haringey

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Position: Locum Occupational Therapist within Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Haringey, London UK
Salary: Up to £38.00 per hour
Type: Hourly, Full-time
Duration: 3 Months

Jump into a rewarding role as a Locum Occupational Therapist with our Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team in the vibrant borough of Haringey, London. This is a remarkable opportunity to enhance your skills through hands-on work in a hospital discharge environment. Working 36 hours per week over a span of three months, you'll earn up to £38.00 per hour while making significant contributions to patient care and recovery.


Perks and benefits:

- Joining as a Locum Occupational Therapist affords you the chance to expand your professional network and gain wide-ranging experience in different healthcare settings.
- Additional benefits include flexible working hours, allowing you to perfectly balance work and life.
- You'll have access to top-tier professional development opportunities.
- This full-time role ensures you have the security of steady work hours and the fulfilment of helping those in need.
- Plus, as you explore the vibrant city of London, you'll enjoy a professional life enriched by cultural diversity and endless recreational activities.


What you will do:

- Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharge
- Assess functional abilities, strengths, and risks
- Complete Discharge to Assess (D2A) assessments
- Evaluate equipment, adaptation, and rehabilitation needs
- Promote independence and recovery following hospital discharge
- Support discharge planning to achieve the least restrictive environment
- Recommend equipment, adaptations, and reablement interventions
- Play a key role in reducing delayed discharges and preventing readmissions
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
- Maintain accurate records, assessments, and care documentation


Requirements:

- Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Maintain HCPC registration
- Demonstrable experience in Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy
- Hospital discharge experience is essential
- Capable of undertaking functional assessments independently
- Proficiency in assessing equipment and adaptation needs
- Thorough knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills paired with excellent communication and report-writing capabilities
- Experience with Local Authorities and community Occupational Therapy
- Background in reducing delayed discharges and supporting discharge pathways

Living and working in Haringey promises a unique blend of diverse communities, green spaces, and a lively cultural scene. From parks to local markets, and excellent transport links, Haringey offers the ideal blend of peace and urban excitement, making it a fantastic place to both work and explore. Join us and contribute to a community-focused team dedicated to making a genuine difference.


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