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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Falls Services

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Falls Services

Atlantis Medical

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 22 days

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Atlantis Medical is hiring a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for the Community Falls Service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The pay rate for this locum position is between £22 and £24 per hour, with a contract duration from April 2, 2025, to May 31, 2025.
The role involves assessing fall risks, prescribing equipment, and implementing intervention plans to promote independence among older adults.
Candidates must have HCPC registration, experience working with older adults in a community setting, and be a car owner/driver for travel between locations.
This position requires knowledge of falls risks and interventions and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Falls Service

Location: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustBand: Band 6Pay Rate: £22 - £24 per hourContract Duration: 02/04/2025 - 31/05/2025Employment Type: Locum / ContractPay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

About the Role

Atlantis Medical is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Falls Service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. This role focuses on preventing falls and promoting independence among older adults by assessing risks, prescribing and fitting equipment, and implementing tailored intervention plans.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients in their homes and care facilities, helping them maintain mobility and safety. A car owner/driver is essential for this role, as travel between locations is required.

Key Responsibilities

Assess fall risks and develop treatment plans.
Prescribe and fit mobility and adaptive equipment.
Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety.
Maintain accurate patient records and adjust care plans as needed.

Requirements

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience with older adults in a community setting.
Knowledge of falls risks and interventions.
Car owner/driver (essential) for travel between sites.

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