Community Occupational Therapist - Sussex

Job description

### **Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community** **Location:** Sussex **Contract:** Temporary Our client is seeking an experienced **Band 6 Occupational Therapist** to join their **Unplanned Care Team** in Sussex. This role involves providing rapid response and intervention to prevent hospital admissions and support timely discharges, working closely with patients in acute and community settings. #### **Key Responsibilities:** - Deliver occupational therapy interventions within an **unplanned care service**, focusing on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation. - Complete functional assessments and provide equipment recommendations to promote independence. - Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care. - Respond promptly to urgent referrals and manage a varied caseload effectively. #### **Requirements:** - HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. - Experience in **acute or community settings**, ideally within unplanned care or rapid response services. - Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance strategies. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - A valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community visits). #### **Why Join Our Client?** - Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, responsive service making a real impact on patient outcomes. - Supportive and collaborative team environment. - Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.