Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team

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Position:
Locum Occupational Therapist within Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team

Location:

Haringey, London UK

Salary:
Up to £38.00 per hour

Type:
Hourly, Full-time

Duration: 3 Months

Jump into a rewarding role as a Locum Occupational Therapist with our Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team in the vibrant borough of Haringey, London. This is a remarkable opportunity to enhance your skills through hands‑on work in a hospital discharge environment. Working 36 hours per week over a span of three months, you’ll earn up to £38.00 per hour while making significant contributions to patient care and recovery.

• Joining as a Locum Occupational Therapist affords you the chance to expand your professional network and gain wide-ranging experience in different healthcare settings.
• Additional benefits include flexible working hours, allowing you to perfectly balance work and life.
• You’ll have access to top-tier professional development opportunities.
• This full-time role ensures you have the security of steady work hours and the fulfilment of helping those in need.
• Plus, as you explore the vibrant city of London, you’ll enjoy a professional life enriched by cultural diversity and endless recreational activities.

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharge
• Assess functional abilities, strengths, and risks
• Complete Discharge to Assess (D2A) assessments
• Evaluate equipment, adaptation, and rehabilitation needs
• Promote independence and recovery following hospital discharge
• Support discharge planning to achieve the least restrictive environment
• Recommend equipment, adaptations, and reablement interventions
• Play a key role in reducing delayed discharges and preventing readmissions
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and care documentation

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Maintain HCPC registration
• Demonstrable experience in Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy
• Hospital discharge experience is essential
• Capable of undertaking functional assessments independently
• Proficiency in assessing equipment and adaptation needs
• Thorough knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills paired with excellent communication and report‑writing capabilities
• Experience with Local Authorities and community Occupational Therapy
• Background in reducing delayed discharges and supporting discharge pathways

Living and working in Haringey promises a unique blend of diverse communities, green spaces, and a lively cultural scene. From parks to local markets, and excellent transport links, Haringey offers the ideal blend of peace and urban excitement, making it a fantastic place to both work and explore. Join us and contribute to a community-focused team dedicated to making a genuine difference.