Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity fora Band 6 Occupational Therapistto join our Reablement Team based in Bath.
This is a very rewarding role within the Reablement Service which is a short-term service which supports people in their own home or in Residential or Nursing Homes aiming to maximise and maintain independence through the provision of rehabilitation and support.
You will join a supportive and multi-disciplinary team consisting of Reablement Therapy Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Care Co-Ordinators and Administrative support. The team also works closely with local GP's and other community services such as District Nurses and Social Workers.
This role will involve travel around Bath and North East Somerset area so a Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
This is a full time position based at our St Martin's Hospital, Bath. The service hours are 8.00 until 22.00 but core hours for Therapists are typically 8.00-16.00 with 9.00-18.00 and 8.00-14.00 once weekly.
The service is a seven-day week service, and all staff are expected to work weekends and bank holidays within a team rota. We also pay enhancements for unsocial hours worked inline with AfC rates.
Main Responsibilities
As a Reablement Occupational Therapist you will:
Carry out therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment with patients using person centred goals.
Provide an evidence-based Occupational therapy service of a high standard, to patients in a community setting by undertaking comprehensive assessments, reassessments, care planning, rehabilitation and therapeutic care and support.
Hold responsibility for own case load working with rehabilitation therapy workers to deliver therapeutic programmes
Provide effective supervision to junior Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practioners and Reablement therapy workers.
The Ideal Candidate
You must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy
You will be a Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
Hold a Full UK Driver's License and have access to a car/vehicle
We're looking for someone who is motivating, innovative and adaptable who can ensure the delivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.
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