Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Acute Medical/Elderly Team

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Forfar, Angus
  • £37.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
JOB-20240905-7a6f785bPosition: Locum Occupational Therapist Band 6 in Acute Medical/Elderly Location: Forfar, UK Salary: £32.37 Hourly Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part TimeJoin a vibrant team as a Locum Occupational Therapist Band 6 in Acute Medical and Elderly Care based in the scenic town of Forfar. This ongoing opportunity offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, with both full-time and part-time options available. You'll be working within a small but dynamic occupational therapy team, closely collaborating with dedicated physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. Together, you’ll provide vital in-patient care to the medicine for the elderly wards within the community hospital. Following discharge, your expertise will also extend into the community, offering rehabilitation support to individuals in their own homes, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home.Perks and benefits:
  • Benefit from an attractive hourly salary of £32.37 that offers you the flexibility and financial reward of locum work.
  • Enjoy the autonomy and variety that comes with locum positions, allowing you to expand your professional network and enhance your skill set.
  • Additionally, embrace the opportunity for continuous professional development in a dynamic environment.
  • Have the flexibility to choose how and when you work, perfectly balancing professional commitments with personal pursuits.
What you will do:
  • Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment and interventions to patients in acute medical and elderly care settings.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centred care plans.
  • Support patient discharge planning by assessing and addressing functional needs in their own home environment.
  • Engage in ongoing communication with community support services to ensure continuity of care.
  • Utilise evidence-based practice to optimise patient outcomes and enhance rehabilitation services.
Forfar is not only a wonderful place to advance your career, but also a welcoming community to call home. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, it offers an ideal blend of town and country living with charming local shops, cafes, and leisure activities. Living and working in Forfar provides a perfect backdrop for both professional fulfilment and a vibrant lifestyle. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients while enjoying the rich culture and warm hospitality this spirited town has to offer.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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