Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Jobs

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist Care Manager – Reablement Coordinator
Location:  City of Westminster Council
Area:  Central London Social Services
Salary:  £negotiable
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing         
Job details:  Community Independence Service (CIS) Reablement Care Manager – Community Independence Service (CIS) Reablement Coordinator. Agile working.
Locum required to support adults with complex health and social care needs to live independently in their own homes. To join a dynamic Community Independence Service (CIS) as a Reablement Coordinator and make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users. The CIS is an integrated health and social care service designed to provide urgent support to individuals with disabilities or those recovering from injury, helping them build the confidence and skills needed to stay safe and independent at home. As a Reablement Coordinator, you will play a vital role in assessing, coordinating, and monitoring our customers' reablement programs, ensuring they achieve their goals and minimize the need for long-term support. Key Responsibilities: Conduct functional assessments and develop tailored reablement programs for service users referred to CIS. Set and review goals, coordinating support to ensure customers can safely manage daily activities with maximum independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including community nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and external partners, to deliver holistic care. Monitor and review progress weekly, adjusting care plans as needed and ensuring the effectiveness and safety of any equipment provided. Liaise with service users, their families, and external agencies to optimize the support provided and promote the ethos of CIS. Complete discharge assessments to identify ongoing needs and eligibility for continued support in line with the Care Act 2014. Maintain accurate and concise records, reports, and referrals to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users.
Skills/experience: Knowledge and understanding of care coordination and the Trusted Assessor role within a social care/health setting. Basic understanding of conditions leading to disability and the services available to support those affected. Familiarity with anti-discriminatory practices and the needs of diverse communities. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in the community. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work cooperatively within a team and independently in the community. Commitment to professional development, the ethos of promoting independence, and supporting people to remain in their homes. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and produce clear and concise reports. Ideally, the post holder will be a competent Trusted Assessor and Care Act trained. Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities. Proficient in recording and IT skills. Experience in completing Care Act Section 9 needs assessments.
Code:  U. RQ1352713. 010009.B12939
 

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Location:  Brent Council
Area:  Central London Social Services
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing                     
Job details:  Hospital Discharge Team.
Code: U.CSA 5253582. 010009.B12938
 

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Location:  Hackney Council
Area:  Central London Social Services
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing                     
Job details:  Occupational Therapist required who can do assessments. A professional qualification in health care will be sufficient or a community nurse. Desirable: State registered relevant health care professional qualification with post qualification experience and/or experience gained in the community working within an inner-city area. Flexible working can be considered.
Code: U. RQ1349711. 010009.B12937
 

Job Title:  Specialist / Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6/7 
Location:  St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Area:  South West London NHS
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing                     
Job details:  To start asap. Acute neurology and traumatic brain injury. Specialist acute neuro assessment and treatment skills & experience needed. Discharge planning. Complex cognitive assessment; functional assessment and home planning. Working hours: 0.8 wte. Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri. Awaiting approval to increase to full time.
Code: U.010009.B12936
 

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Location:  Guys and St Thomas’s – Whittington Centre, Streatham
Area:  London NHS
Salary:  £negotiable
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing         
Job details:  To start asap. Assessment of patients in home, treatment, issue equipment, care plans and home exercise plans; Alone working and autonomous working, community rehab experience, excellent assessment and rehab skills with patients with cognitive and physical difficulties, complex manual handling. In-house training.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00 – 17.00.
Code:  U. OA/OT/B6.010009.B12935
 

Job Title:  Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location:  London Borough of Lambeth
Area:  South London Social Services
Salary:  £negotiable
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing         
Job details:  Children's OT role. Working hours: Part time – 21 hours per week.
Code:  U. RQ1356359. 011009.B12934
 

Job Title:  Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Band 7
Location:  NELFT – Redbridge – Kenwood Gardens Clinic
Area: North East London NHS 
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing.                    
Job details:  Clinical work in paediatrics covering Early Years caseload. Also required to complete standardised assessments in clinic, assess for specialist equipment/seating, provide intervention to clinic children and write reports for assessments and EHCPs. Paediatric experience essential, including knowledge of how to work with BCYP with complex physical needs, and their families. Working hour: shifts, 09.00 -17.00. 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday. Can be flexible.
Code: U. GPWQQ. 011009.B12933
 

Job Title:  Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Band 7
Location:  NELFT – Redbridge – Kenwood Gardens Clinic
Area: North East London NHS 
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing.                    
Job details:   Clinical work in special schools including postural assessments, upper limb intervention and supporting children with multiple and compiled needs to develop functional skills. Paediatric experience preferable, including knowledge of how to work with children/young adults with complex physical needs. Working hour: shifts, 09.00 -17.00. 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday. Can be flexible but would need to be working during core school hours.
Code: U. GPW0M. 011009.B12932
 

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an Inpatient RMN to work a variety of block bookings in Cambridgeshire

Key Responsibilities
 

• Provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with acute or enduring mental health conditions within an inpatient setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients’ mental health, physical health, and social needs, and contribute to the formulation of personalised care plans.
• Administer medication safely and effectively in line with legal frameworks, including controlled drugs, and monitor patients for any side effects or changes in mental or physical health.
• Undertake regular risk assessments for all patients, identifying and managing potential risks, including self-harm, aggression, or deterioration in mental state.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure that care is holistic and meets patients’ needs.
• Support patients in developing coping mechanisms and strategies for managing their mental health conditions, fostering recovery and preparation for discharge.
• Manage the admission and discharge process, ensuring all necessary documentation, assessments, and care plans are completed accurately and timely.
• Monitor and document patient progress through detailed and accurate record-keeping, ensuring that care plans are regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with the wider team.
• Work within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring that patients’ rights are protected, and appropriate care is provided to those under section.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults, ensuring that any concerns are raised in accordance with legal and organisational procedures.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment on the ward, ensuring that standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control are upheld.
• Offer emotional support to families and carers, involving them where appropriate in the care planning and treatment process.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies or deteriorating patients, escalating concerns to senior staff when necessary.
• Contribute to shift handovers and ensure clear communication between team members to promote continuity of care.

Position Details:
Work Pattern: 12 hours shifts, 7 days a week, Days & Nights
Duration: Initially 3 months likely to be extended further 
Umbrella Rate: Weekday £21.11 Saturday/Nights £27.85 Sundays/BH £30.58
Pay Type: Umbrella or PAYE available

Requirements:

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for a Liaison Mental Health Nurse to work a variety of block bookings in Nottinghamshire
Key Responsibilities
 

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting in acute hospital settings, including emergency departments and inpatient wards, identifying both mental and physical health needs.
• Provide specialist advice and interventions to medical staff regarding the management of patients with mental health conditions, ensuring appropriate mental health care is integrated into overall treatment plans.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary liaison team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and general hospital staff, to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex mental health and physical health needs.
• Liaise between general hospital services and mental health teams, ensuring smooth communication and coordination of care, including facilitating referrals to community mental health teams or inpatient mental health services.
• Undertake risk assessments and crisis management, addressing immediate risks related to self-harm, suicide, or aggression, and providing de-escalation and short-term interventions where necessary.
• Lead the response to mental health crises in the acute hospital setting, taking charge in coordinating care and ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate mental health interventions.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained, and professional development opportunities are provided.
• Support adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act (2005), ensuring that patients’ rights are upheld during hospital admission and discharge.
• Promote mental health awareness and training for general hospital staff, enhancing their understanding and capability in managing patients with mental health conditions in physical health settings.

Position Details:
Work Pattern: 12 hours shifts, 7 days a week, Days & Nights
Duration: Initially 3 months likely to be extended further 
Umbrella Rate: Weekday £25.66 Saturday/Nights £31.57 Sundays/BH £38.55
Pay Type: Umbrella or PAYE available

Requirements: