Community Occupational Therapist - Bristol

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Services</strong></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 4-5 days per week totaling 37.5 hours&nbsp;</p> <p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist</strong> 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.</p> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Support <strong>discharge planning</strong>, prevent admissions, and manage frailty cases.</li> <li>Provide interventions for patients with <strong>falls risk, neuro, and orthopaedic needs</strong>.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.</li> <li>Promote independence and functional recovery through evidence-based practice.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.</li> <li>Proven experience in acute and/or community settings.</li> <li>Valid <strong>driving licence and access to a car</strong> (essential for community work).</li> <li>Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance.</li> <li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Why Join Our Client?</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas including frailty, falls, neuro, and orthopaedics.</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment.</li> <li>Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.</li> </ul> </div>