Occupational Therapist - Reablement Team in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Reablement Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Salisbury, UK
Salary: Up to £36.00 per hour

Occupational Therapist within the Reablement Team in Salisbury, earning up to £36.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to make a significant impact within a community-focused service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals to regain independence, improve functional abilities, and remain safely within their own homes. This grant-funded position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Benefit from the stability and consistency of a full-time position, allowing you to become an integral part of the team.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of up to £36.00 per hour, reflecting the value of your expertise and experience.

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day per week, helping to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Career Development: Gain valuable experience working with multiple disciplines and acute hospital teams, broadening your clinical knowledge and skills.

• Professional Networking: Build strong relationships with locality hub coordinators, hospital teams, and multidisciplinary professionals.

• Varied Caseload: Work with a diverse range of service users, ensuring every day brings new challenges and rewarding outcomes.

• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals regain confidence, independence, and quality of life within their own communities.

What you will do:

• Work collaboratively with locality hub coordinators and multidisciplinary teams across the area's major acute hospitals to deliver effective reablement services.

• Undertake home visits to assess individuals' functional abilities, rehabilitation needs, and support requirements.

• Support service users in achieving greater independence through personalised, goal-focused intervention plans.

• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within community settings.

• Recommend and coordinate appropriate equipment, adaptations, and support to maximise safety and independence.

• Work closely with service users and their families to agree achievable goals and positive outcomes.

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely case notes, assessments, and reports from both office and home-working environments.

• Monitor progress and review interventions to ensure services remain effective and responsive to individual needs.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to coordinated care planning.

• Collect and analyse relevant information and data to support effective service delivery and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

• Experience within community-based Occupational Therapy, reablement, rehabilitation, or discharge planning environments is desirable.

• Strong assessment, communication, and care planning skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Why Salisbury

Salisbury is a beautiful and historic city that offers an exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by stunning countryside and famous for its iconic cathedral, the city combines rich heritage with modern amenities and a strong sense of community. With excellent transport links, vibrant cultural attractions, and easy access to picturesque rural landscapes, Salisbury is a fantastic place to live and work while developing your Occupational Therapy career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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