Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified
Location: Greater London (Hybrid working – office-based with flexibility for remote working)
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
Team: Adult Social Care – Hospital Discharge Team
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified to join a busy Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team in Greater London.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a fast-paced hospital team, with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond to urgent referrals and support safe and timely hospital discharges.
The role will involve undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to promote independence, reduce hospital discharge delays and ensure residents receive appropriate support in line with the Care Act 2014 and the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake Care Act 2014 and strengths-based occupational therapy assessments, focusing on independence, wellbeing and prevention.
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Assess residents' functional abilities, moving and handling requirements, risks and rehabilitation needs.
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Identify appropriate equipment, assistive technology and adaptations to facilitate safe discharge.
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Develop outcome-focused support plans that promote independence and minimise the need for long-term care where appropriate.
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Support safe and timely discharges from acute hospitals, community hospitals and intermediate care settings.
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Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, social workers, therapists, nursing staff and community providers.
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Participate in daily discharge planning meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
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Provide hospital duty cover, responding to urgent referrals and escalated cases affecting hospital flow.
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Undertake same-day assessments where occupational therapy intervention is required to facilitate discharge.
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Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues on complex functional assessments, risk management and occupational therapy interventions.
Essential Experience and Requirements
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Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification.
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Previous experience working within a fast-paced hospital discharge team.
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Experience undertaking functional and strengths-based assessments.
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Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways.
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Experience assessing moving and handling needs, equipment and adaptations.
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Ability to manage urgent referrals and work effectively under pressure.
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Excellent multidisciplinary working and communication skills.
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Must have a Uk passport or a full right to work in the UK.
If you are an experienced Social Care Occupational Therapist with a strong hospital discharge background and are available for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare
