Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Dunoon, UK
Salary: Up to £37.64 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist within AHP - Occupational Therapy in Dunoon, earning up to £37.64 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers an exciting chance to work within a community-focused service delivering rapid response, hospital discharge support, admission prevention, and reablement interventions. Starting on 27/07/2026, this contract runs initially until November 2026, with the potential for extension until April 2027, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking flexibility, variety, and career development.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and security of full-time hours while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £37.64 per hour, providing excellent financial reward and control over your earnings.
• Professional Variety: Experience a diverse caseload across community settings, helping you broaden your clinical expertise.
• Career Development: Enhance your skills through exposure to rapid response, discharge planning, reablement, and urgent community interventions.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that locum work provides while making a meaningful impact on local communities.

What you will do

• Community Assessments: Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within community settings.
• Rapid Response Interventions: Provide urgent interventions to support individuals in crisis and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Hospital Discharge Support: Facilitate safe and effective hospital discharges, promoting independence and reducing delays.
• Reablement Services: Deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring functional ability and maximising independence.
• Care Planning: Develop and review person-centred treatment and support plans tailored to individual needs.
• A&E Support: Provide occupational therapy input for selected urgent cases presenting through emergency services.
• Multi-Disciplinary Working: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment plans, and progress reports.
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