Job Description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Services

Location: Bristol
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 4-5 days per week totaling 37.5 hours

Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol. This role involves working across acute and community settings, supporting patients with complex needs and ensuring safe, timely discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support discharge planning, prevent admissions, and manage frailty cases.
• Provide interventions for patients with falls risk, neuro, and orthopaedic needs
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Promote independence and functional recovery through evidence-based practice.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proven experience in acute and/or community settings.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community work).
• Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas including frailty, falls, neuro, and orthopaedics.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.