Job Title: Peripatetic Occupational Therapist Acute Medicine, Surgery & Rehabilitation Band: 6 Directorate: Community Care Location: Variable across Trust sites (as required by service needs) Job Summary: The Peripatetic Occupational Therapist will deliver high-quality, responsive care across acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation settings, working flexibly across teams and locations.
The post holder will assess, treat, and manage a diverse caseload, including patients with complex and neurological conditions, to support safe discharge, rehabilitation, and reablement.
Key Responsibilities: Independently manage a defined caseload, prioritising in line with service needs.
Conduct client-centred assessments using standardised and non-standardised tools.
Implement evidence-based treatment plans to promote functional independence.
Prescribe equipment and minor adaptations to support safe discharge.
Provide professional advice to patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Fabricate or assess for splints when clinically indicated.
Supervise and support junior and support staff, including students.
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service evaluation.
Participate in training, CPD, and service development activities.
Adhere to Trust and professional standards, including infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and across locations as required.
Essential Criteria: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless exempt) Skills and Knowledge: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills Experience managing complex clinical cases including neurological presentations Proficiency in therapeutic interventions, discharge planning, and inter-agency liaison Understanding of trends in Health & Social Care, including Bobath and rehabilitation concepts This role offers the opportunity to work dynamically across acute and rehabilitation settings while contributing to high-quality patient care and continuous service improvement.
Skills: Band 6 Peripatetic