Band 6 Integrated Discharge Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Integrated Discharge Occupational Therapist
Specialism: Occupational Therapy
Location: Islington, UK
Salary: Up to £31.37 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 Integrated Discharge Occupational Therapist within AHP - Occupational Therapy in Islington, earning up to £31.37 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join a fast-paced and supportive Integrated Discharge Team, helping residents transition safely from hospital to home. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about promoting independence, preventing unnecessary admissions, and delivering person-centred interventions.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time position while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.
• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to £31.37 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access a range of training and learning opportunities to further enhance your clinical knowledge and skills.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a degree of flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in supporting Islington residents to achieve positive outcomes following hospital discharge.
• Multidisciplinary Experience: Work alongside a highly skilled team of therapists, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

What you will do

• Discharge Planning: Participate in the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) to support safe and effective hospital discharges.
• Assessment: Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and risk assessments across the discharge pathway.
• Intervention Planning: Design and implement bespoke interventions to support residents' recovery and independence.
• Discharge to Assess: Support the Discharge to Assess pathway by screening referrals and determining appropriate interventions.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and wider healthcare teams to deliver integrated care.
• Strengths-Based Practice: Empower residents by focusing on their strengths and supporting them to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Care Coordination: Contribute to discharge planning and ongoing support arrangements to minimise risks and maximise independence.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, reports, and intervention plans.
• Service Delivery: Support the seven-day service model to ensure effective and respon