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Community Occupational Therapist (band 6)

Fox Morris Group Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1NG, England

Salary

£22.7 - £25 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job requires a registered Occupational Therapist with a minimum of two years of experience in community settings.
  • Candidates must have access to their own vehicle, as travel is required and mileage will be reimbursed at 40p per mile.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
  • Experience in mental health, particularly in dementia services, is highly desirable, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per year, reflecting the expertise and experience required for the role.
  • Travel: Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle (mileage paid at 40p per mile)
  • Registration: HCPC Registered

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within service users’ homes.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist consultative knowledge and support.
  • Manage a caseload of service users, balancing generic and profession-specific responsibilities, including care coordination.
  • Undertake team duty roles, contributing to the smooth operation of the service.
  • Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, families, carers, and local community services through written and verbal communication.
  • Collaborate with other agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans.
  • Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team, with supervision from the Clinical Lead and support from specialist Occupational Therapists.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a community setting, with the ability to work with individuals in their own homes.
  • Mental health experience (previous experience in dementia services is highly desirable).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with an innovative approach to patient care.
  • Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the dynamic needs of the service and its users.
  • A passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in community and mental health services, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now by calling (phone number removed) and state the role you are applying for.

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