Occupational Therapist
Posted 1 day ago by Flexzo Ai
£30 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Salisbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Occupational Therapist role involves working with an NHS service to provide evidence-based therapy interventions for older adults with mental health conditions. The position requires autonomy in community settings, focusing on maximizing independence and wellbeing for service users. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and manage a varied caseload while adhering to professional standards. This temporary, full-time position is available for immediate start in Salisbury.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with mental health conditions.
- Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies.
- Support service users to identify goals, plan care, and review outcomes, promoting independence and recovery.
- Work safely and autonomously within service users’ homes, adhering to risk management and lone-working policies.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
- Supervise occupational therapy students or junior staff once competencies are achieved.
Key Skills:
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- A clear interest in working with older adults with mental health conditions and/or dementia.
- Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of mental health policy and government strategies relating to older adults.
- Understanding of medication used in older adult mental health care.
- Confident use of IT systems and understanding of information governance.
Salary (Rate): £30 hourly
City: Salisbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Occupational Therapist
Salary: £25-£30 (negotiable)
Location: Salisbury
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are working in partnership with an NHS service to recruit a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive therapies discharge team. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within community settings, supporting service users in their own homes to maximise independence, wellbeing, and recovery through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with mental health conditions.
- Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies.
- Support service users to identify goals, plan care, and review outcomes, promoting independence and recovery.
- Work safely and autonomously within service users’ homes, adhering to risk management and lone-working policies.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
- Supervise occupational therapy students or junior staff once competencies are achieved.
Essential Requirements
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- A clear interest in working with older adults with mental health conditions and/or dementia
- Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of mental health policy and government strategies relating to older adults
- Understanding of medication used in older adult mental health care
- Confident use of IT systems and understanding of information governance
If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of older adults, we’d love to hear from you.