Acute Occupational therapist – Leicestershire – ASAP – £25-£30ph!

Locum Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Leicester!

Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in Leicester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
• Location: Leicestershire
• Duration: ongoing
• Schedule: Full time or part time considered
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £25-£30ph
• Contact: Grace Snedden – 02034754858, gsnedden@hg-ahp.com

Join our team as a Occupational Therapist and play a key role in improving the lives of  patients who are experiencing sudden, severe, or complex health conditions.

• Key roles of an acute occupational therapist include:

  1. Assessment and Evaluation:

     • Conducting thorough assessments to evaluate the patient’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory abilities.
     • Identifying areas of functional limitation, including mobility, self-care, communication, and social participation.

  2. Intervention Planning:

     • Developing individualized treatment plans aimed at improving patients’ functional abilities and preventing further complications.
     • Creating interventions to support the patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being during their recovery process.

  3. Facilitation of Basic Self-Care:

     • Teaching patients how to perform basic daily activities like eating, dressing, and grooming with adaptive techniques or devices.
     • Training patients to use assistive technologies or equipment as needed.

  4. Discharge Planning:

     • Assessing the patient’s needs for home modifications or assistive devices before discharge to ensure a safer environment.
     • Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home or a rehabilitation setting.

  5. Education and Support:

     • Providing patient and family education on managing the physical and emotional challenges associated with the patient’s condition.
     • Offering emotional support to both the patient and their family, ensuring they understand the rehabilitation process.

  6. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

     • Working closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to the patient’s care.                                                                                                                                                                                                      In the acute setting, occupational therapists are critical in promoting early recovery and preventing long-term disability, ensuring that patients can regain the ability to participate in life roles and activities that matter to them.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a current and valid HCPC registration
• experience working with [Conditions/Patient Demographics]
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care