Peripatetic Occupational Therapist

JOB-32031TTM Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Band 6 Peripatetic Occupational Therapist to join the Community Care Directorate in Coleraine. This role entails providing high-quality care across various settings, including acute medicine and rehabilitation. The therapist will manage a diverse caseload, offer assessments, implement treatment plans, and support patient discharge. Key responsibilities include supervising junior staff, maintaining clinical records, and participating in professional development. Essential qualifications include an Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and at least two years of post-qualification experience. The position requires flexibility in working hours and locations to enhance integrated care delivery.

*Reference:* JOB-32031
TTM Healthcare Solutions, in partnership with the *Community Care Directorate *is recruiting a *Band 6 Peripatetic Occupational Therapist *to provide high-quality care across acute medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation settings in *Coleraine*.
This dynamic role involves working flexibly across Trust sites to assess and manage a varied caseload, including patients with complex and neurological conditions. You will play a key role in supporting safe discharge, promoting recovery, and delivering responsive, person-centred interventions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to integrated care across multiple clinical environments.
*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.
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Work Location: In person