Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Care
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6
Job Role: Occupational Therapist - Community Care
Location: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Pay Rates: £22.65 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 15/11/2024 to 15/02/2025
About the Trust:
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to communities across Leeds. Committed to innovation and collaboration, the trust supports the development of its staff while improving the health and well-being of its diverse population.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing your own caseload, providing meaningful rehabilitation in community settings, and making a positive impact on patients' lives. The role also offers opportunities to develop skills in triage, rapid response, and managing deteriorating and long-term conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide holistic rehabilitation tailored to individual patient needs in community settings.
- Manage your own caseload, delegating tasks to therapy assistants and others to optimize outcomes.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
- Develop leadership skills by supporting therapy assistants, students, and peers.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Contribute to service improvement projects across the trust and wider healthcare partners.
Requirements:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
- Experience working in community healthcare or similar settings.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to professional development and improving patient outcomes.