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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

Atlantis Medical
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a community role, requiring a minimum of 6 months NHS experience.
  • The position offers a pay rate ranging from £20 to £24 per hour and is available through direct engagement.
  • The contract duration is from May 28, 2025, to July 31, 2025, with responsibilities including patient assessments within 72 hours of hospital discharge.
  • Candidates must be HCPC registered, have experience in community or discharge-to-assess roles, and possess strong communication and time management skills.
  • Additionally, applicants must be car drivers with access to a vehicle and demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Location: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, HertfordshireBand: Band 6Job Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - CommunityPay Rate: £20 to £24 per hourPay Mechanism: Direct EngagementContract Duration: 28/05/2025 - 31/07/2025

About the Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is a forward-thinking and innovative provider of community health services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care closer to people's homes. The Trust is known for supporting patient independence and promoting recovery through excellent multi-disciplinary working.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the community team supporting patients post-discharge from hospital. This role plays a key part in ensuring patients are assessed within 72 hours of discharge and provided with timely interventions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out assessments in patient homes within 72 hours of discharge

  • Liaise with external agencies and arrange for equipment provisions

  • Record notes on a laptop during or immediately after patient visits

  • Work independently and manage your daily caseload efficiently

  • Be based on-site at 8am and either finish at base or leave final patient by 4pm

Requirements
  • HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

  • Experience in community or discharge-to-assess roles

  • Strong communication and time management skills

  • Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle (essential)

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider MDT

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and quote the job reference number: BS/10453/OT2.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.