Overview
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Services Location: Bristol Contract: Temporary Hours: 4-5 days per week totaling 37.5 hours Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol. This role involves working across acute and community settings, supporting patients with complex needs and ensuring safe, timely discharges. Key Responsibilities: Support discharge planning, prevent admissions, and manage frailty cases. Provide interventions for patients with falls risk, neuro, and orthopaedic needs. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Promote independence and functional recovery through evidence-based practice. Requirements: HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Proven experience in acute and/or community settings. Valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community w
Full job description
Full Job Description
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Services
Location: Bristol Contract: Temporary Hours: 4-5 days per week totaling 37.5 hours
Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol. This role involves working across acute and community settings, supporting patients with complex needs and ensuring safe, timely discharges.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support discharge planning, prevent admissions, and manage frailty cases.
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Provide interventions for patients with falls risk, neuro, and orthopaedic needs.
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Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
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Promote independence and functional recovery through evidence-based practice.
Requirements:
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HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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Proven experience in acute and/or community settings.
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Valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community work).
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Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Why Join Our Client?
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Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas including frailty, falls, neuro, and orthopaedics.
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Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.
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