Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Home First

Location Aylesbury
Job type Contract
Salary £15 - 30 per hour
Consultant Alex Blackwell
Call +44 7429 448147
Reference 161837

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced Band 4/5/6/7 Home First Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist to work based in Aylesbury.

The pay rate for this locum Home First Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist job is £15-£30 per hour (assignment rate) and is a 4-month contract.

Shift Pattern:

  • 8am-8pm shifts.
  • 7-day working.
  • Full- or part-time.

Main Duties:

  • Identify in-patients initially on acute medical wards alongside the medical therapists who are medically ready to go home and have the majority of their assessments in the home environment.
  • Equipment and therapy input will be arranged the same day as the assessment at home along with care for personal care if required and this will continue for a few days and RRIC therapists will then continue any further input possibly for up to 6 weeks.
  • Risk assess quickly and find solutions, have broad knowledge of resources, strategies and equipment for moving and handling and activities of daily living.
  • Assess and reason the need for complex equipment e.g. hospital beds, hoists – full body and standing hoists with knowledge of what is already in the home which may be adapted promoting enablement and personalised plans.

Requirements of the Home First Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
  • HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist.
  • At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, including experience working in acute medicine, A&E, acute rehabilitation, intermediate care, rapid response, discharge to assess, or a Home First Service.
  • Full driving licence and access to personal vehicle.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive occupational therapy/physiotherapy knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support
  • In house payroll system
  • Revalidation
  • Industry-leading shift booking system
  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel Islands

Contact:
This Band 4/5/6/7 Home First Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.