Occupational Therapist - Older People Community

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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Older People Community - Hounslow, UK - £27 per hour

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Older People Community team in the bustling town of Hounslow? This is an ongoing contract offering £27 per hour. We welcome both full-time applications, and part-time will also be considered. 

Perks and benefits:

Join the vibrant world of locum work, where flexibility is king. Enjoy the freedom to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and balance work with other commitments. Plus, gain diverse experience across different settings, enhancing your skills and knowledge, while making a real difference in patients' lives. As a bonus, locum roles offer the chance to network and build professional relationships in diverse clinical environments—and let’s not forget, higher pay rates are often part of the package!

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide evidence-based interventions utilising the occupational therapy process to support older patients.
• Deliver personalised, goal-orientated rehabilitation programmes aimed at enabling patients to remain at home, reducing care package needs, and delaying care home placements.
• Actively develop and implement a comprehensive framework of care that reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, aligning with the seven pillars of clinical governance.
• Prescribe and order adaptive equipment ensuring patients are educated in their safe use.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to meet the complex needs of service users effectively.
• Engage in professional development activities to keep skills up-to-date and maintain high care standards.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Recent NHS experience
• Registered with the HCPC

Living and working in Hounslow offers a unique experience. With its excellent transport links to Central London and lush green spaces, you’ll find a great blend of urban convenience and suburban relaxation. The community is vibrant and diverse, making it an enriching place to live and work. Come be a part of something special in Hounslow!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Living and working in Hounslow offers a unique experience. With its excellent transport links to Central London and lush green spaces, you’ll find a great blend of urban convenience and suburban relaxation. The community is vibrant and diverse, making it an enriching place to live and work. Come be a part of something special in Hounslow!Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience