Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Bromley Occupational Therapy Team Location: London Borough of Bromley (Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days from home) Hourly Rate: Up to £33 per hour Contract Duration: Until March 31st, 2025 Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks
Job Summary:
The Bromley Occupational Therapy Team is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team over the winter period. This role involves working within a hybrid model to provide essential Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and support to residents of Bromley, with a focus on maximizing client independence and facilitating safe hospital discharges. The successful candidate will conduct assessments in client homes, deliver equipment recommendations, and provide tailored advice to improve mobility, safety, and independence for Bromley residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Therapy Assessments: Conduct home assessments to evaluate clients' needs, recommend equipment, and plan for minor adaptations that maximize independence and safety.
Moving and Handling Assessments: Evaluate clients’ handling needs, identify suitable equipment, and work towards reducing care requirements where possible.
Discharge to Assess (D2A) Support: Collaborate with the D2A OT to streamline hospital discharges, assessing needs, and ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home.
Adaptation Planning: Assess and plan for major adaptations, liaising with contractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders to meet client requirements.
Triage and Suitability Assessment: Support the team in triaging referrals and identifying appropriate services, including OT, reablement, and other suitable pathways for client support.
Essential Requirements:
Professional Registration: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience: Substantial post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with experience in community-based assessments, reablement, and hospital discharge support.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive moving and handling assessments and recommending equipment for independence enhancement.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed assessment reports and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Flexibility and Hybrid Working: Ability to work in a hybrid environment, completing community visits as required and adhering to the office-based schedule.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience within a local authority OT team or similar setting.
Strong knowledge of the needs related to discharge planning and complex home adaptations.
Commitment to continuous learning and development within the field of Occupational Therapy.
Working Conditions:
Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days from home).
Expenses: Mileage claims are available for travel from the primary office to client visits (excludes travel from home to office).
