JOB-20240905-7a6f785b
Exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Home 1st Team based in Bletchley, UK. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £25 - £26 and is an ongoing contract. This full-time position promises leadership opportunities, allowing you to drive patient-centred care within an integrated multidisciplinary service. You will be working collaboratively to support admission avoidance and enhanced discharge pathways for Milton Keynes residents.
As a locum Occupational Therapist, you will enjoy career flexibility, opportunities for diverse experiences, and the chance to expand your professional network. Working with Home 1st, the benefits are plentiful.
Perks and benefits:
- Flexible work schedule. Tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Expanding your professional network. Engage with other healthcare professionals and enrich your career contacts.
- Diverse learning opportunities. Exposure to different cases will broaden your expertise and confidence in your practice.
- Enhance your resume. Working in a highly respected team can significantly boost your professional profile.
What you will do:
- Lead and provide clinical supervision to the Home 1st Therapy team.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary assessments to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions.
- Collaborate effectively with MKUHFT, MKC, and third-sector participants to streamline patient pathways.
- Communicate clearly with other Home 1st leads to ensure patients' needs are addressed efficiently.
- Deliver advanced therapy assessments and treatments for service users.
- Contribute to ongoing service development to maintain excellence in care delivery.
- Partner with professional leads for therapies in MK to promote the development of therapy staff.
Requirements:
- HCPC Registration
- UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist
- Degree/Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Car driver with valid licence to facilitate community visits
Bletchley is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a vibrant community and excellent transport links to larger cities like London. Its rich history and welcoming environment make it an ideal location for professionals seeking a fulfilling career and an exciting life balance.
