Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

Summary: The Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community role at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust involves providing specialized assessments and interventions within the Dementia Team. The position requires a minimum of 6 months NHS experience and entails working part-time for 22.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will manage a caseload independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. This temporary role is set to start as soon as possible and lasts for 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Offer consultative knowledge and support to the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Independently manage a caseload of service users, including care coordination when required.
• Perform a blend of generic and profession-specific duties, including participation in team duty roles.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, families, carers, and local communities.
• Maintain clear communication using creative and innovative methods.
• Work autonomously within multidisciplinary teams, with supervision from the Clinical Lead and support from specialist Occupational Therapists.

Key Skills:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience in mental health and community settings.
• Ability to visit patients in their homes; essential car driver with access to a vehicle.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Availability to start immediately for a 12-week assignment.

Salary (Rate): 24

City: Burton-on-Trent

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Health