Dates
2nd November 2026 - 25th January 2027
£27.66 per hour
Location
48 STATION ROAD, London, N22 6UX
Skills
Occupational Therapy assessment,
Promoting independence,
Occupational Therapy,
Understanding of the Care Act 2014,
Equipment and adaptation recommendations,
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
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Occupational Therapist
Haringey Council
Who You Are
An Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to providing patient-focused care and optimizing hospital discharge processes. You are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team, prioritising urgent cases, and responding quickly to escalated situations.
What the Job Involves
Working in the Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team, you will deliver occupation therapy assessments and interventions to support timely and effective hospital discharges. Other key responsibilities include assessing residents' needs and strengths, reducing hospital delays, preventing readmission, and providing hospital duty cover. You will also deliver training and guidance to social care and health colleagues.
Skills
- Specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Discharge to Assess (D2A) model
- Ability to develop outcome-focused support plans
- Ability to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges
- Collaborative working skills with NHS colleagues, social workers, therapists, and community providers
- Flexible and proactive in responding to urgent referrals and escalated cases
- Excellent communication skills for delivering training and guidance