Band 5 Occupational Therapist
NHS • dartford, england • Posted July 01, 2026
Position Overview
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Urgent Community Response (UCR) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing rapid assessment and intervention to patients in their own homes, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from acute settings.
As part of the UCR team, you’ll assess patients experiencing a sudden deterioration in health, functional ability or mobility and provide timely occupational therapy interventions to maximise independence, reduce risk and support recovery within the community. You’ll work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Paramedics, Support Workers and other healthcare professionals to deliver person‑centred care within a two‑hour response model.
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