Community Occupational Therapist - Sussex

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community </strong></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Sussex<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary</p> <p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist</strong> to join their <strong>Unplanned Care Team</strong> 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.</p> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Deliver occupational therapy interventions within an <strong>unplanned care service</strong>, focusing on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation.</li> <li>Complete functional assessments and provide equipment recommendations to promote independence.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.</li> <li>Respond promptly to urgent referrals and manage a varied caseload effectively.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.</li> <li>Experience in <strong>acute or community settings</strong>, ideally within unplanned care or rapid response services.</li> <li>Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance strategies.</li> <li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li> <li>A valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community visits).</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Why Join Our Client?</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, responsive service making a real impact on patient outcomes.</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment.</li> <li>Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.</li> </ul> </div>