Occupational Therapist - Community Reablement Team in Brighton, East Sussex

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Community Reablement Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Brighton, UK
Salary: Up to £33.40 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Occupational Therapist within the Community Reablement Team in Brighton, earning up to £33.40 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a rewarding role within a dedicated reablement service, supporting effective hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. Working across a 16-bed reablement setting, you will play a vital role in helping individuals regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes within their communities.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time role within a supportive and dynamic reablement service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £33.40 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from the advantages of locum work, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience across a broad range of reablement and community-based interventions.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, expanding your knowledge and professional connections.
• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals regain independence and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

What you will do

• Reablement Support: Provide specialist occupational therapy support across a 16-bed reablement service.
• Discharge Planning: Facilitate safe and effective discharges from hospital into community settings.
• Assessment: Assess individuals' functional abilities and identify support needs within community environments.
• Care Planning: Develop personalised reablement plans aimed at maximising independence and daily living skills.
• Equipment and Adaptations: Recommend and arrange appropriate equipment and environmental adaptations where required.
• Admission Prevention: Support community step-up admissions and help prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
• Multi-Disciplinary Working: Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care and positive outcomes.
• Professional Practice: Work in accordance with HCPC standards, maintaining high levels of professional and ethical practice.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HCPC Registration: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Previous Occupational Therapy experience within community, rehabilitation, or reablement services is desirable.
• Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, rehabilitation, and care planning abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify creative solutions to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Professional Knowledge: Strong understanding of reablement principles and person-centred practice.

Why Brighton

Brighton offers a unique blend of coastal living and city culture. Famous for its iconic seafront, vibrant arts scene, independent shops, and diverse community, it provides an outstanding quality of life. With excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere, Brighton is an exceptional place to build your career while enjoying everything this thriving seaside city has to offer.

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Take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and join the Community Reablement Team in Brighton with Sanctuary Personnel.