Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist

Job description

JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Job Title: Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist
Specialism: Occupational Therapy
Location: Brixton, UK
Salary: £27 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months

Join our team as a Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist in Brixton and take on a rewarding locum opportunity supporting service users within a dynamic community setting. This full-time position offers the chance to apply your expertise, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to manage your working schedule while gaining experience across different settings.
• Professional development: Enhance your clinical skills through varied caseloads and opportunities for continued learning.
• Career growth: Expand your professional network by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Meaningful work: Support service users to achieve independence, recovery, and improved quality of life.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from the flexibility of locum working while maintaining your personal commitments.

What you will do:

• Manage a diverse caseload and deliver personalised occupational therapy interventions within the community.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to provide holistic support.
• Coordinate care under the Care Programme Approach and promote social inclusion for mental health service users.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and service development activities.
• Support and mentor colleagues by providing guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide responsive and independent care tailored to the needs of service users.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the community.

Brixton is a vibrant and diverse area known for its rich culture, lively markets, excellent food scene, and welcoming community. With great transport links to central London and a unique atmosphere, Brixton offers an exciting environment to develop your career while making a positive difference.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.