Occupational Therapist
Promni Health
LINCOLN, LN6 0QQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£42,000 to £56,500
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 December 2026
30 days leftJob description
We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our forward-thinking, multidisciplinary primary care team in Lincoln on a fixed term con...
Working as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist will support the PCN to prevent avoidable hospital
admissions, improve functional independence and ability to
manage at home, reduce falls risk through environmental and behavioural
intervention, support safe discharge and recovery at home and reduce GP
workload through specialist functional assessment.
This role plays a key part in reducing avoidable demand across primary and secondary care through early intervention, functional rehabilitation, and prevention of crisis related to loss of independence.
You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients within primary care, including:
- Functional assessments focusing on activities of daily living (washing, dressing, meal preparation, mobility within the home)
- Frailty assessments and proactive case management of high-risk patients
- Falls risk assessment and prevention strategies, including environmental modification
- Assessment of the home environment to identify risks and support safe independence
- Provision of equipment, adaptations, and practical strategies to support daily living
- Supporting patients and carers with behavioural strategies and routines to maintain independence
- Cognitive and functional assessment where appropriate (e.g. impact on safety and daily function)
- Individualised intervention plans to improve safety, independence, and confidence at home
- Supporting safe discharge from hospital and reducing readmission risk
You will work with patients to develop person-centred goals and care plans that focus on improving independence, safety, and quality of life.
The Occupational Therapist will work as part of the Primary Care MDT, collaborating with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists / First Contact Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, Community therapy teams, Social care teams and Voluntary sector services.
The post holder will contribute to MDT discussions and care planning for complex patients.
- Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Work in accordance with Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) professional standards
- Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development
- Maintain accurate patient records using appropriate clinical systems
- Follow safeguarding, governance and data protection policies
The Occupational Therapist will receive
- Clinical supervision
- Professional support aligned with HCPC and RCOT standards
- Access to continuing professional development opportunities
Promni Health is a specialist clinical workforce and service support partner working with the NHS to help meet local workforce and service needs across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems.
Our services are recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson Awards in 2023 and 2025. We were HSJ Independent Healthcare Provider Finalists in 2025 and 2026, including receiving recognition for our Outstanding Contribution to Preventative Care, and HealthInvestor Award Finalists in 2026.
We directly employ over 400 clinicians including First Contact Practitioners, Enhanced Practice Nurses, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners, supporting over 1,000 GP practices and a patient population exceeding 9 million.
It really is a great place to work, reasons to join us include:
- A fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that genuinely puts people first
- The only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work
- 12.5+ days of protected CPD and supervision time each year
- Funded development opportunities
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with older adults or people living with frailty, including functional decline and loss of independence, activities of daily living (ADL) impairment, falls risk and home safety and cognitive or behavioural factors impacting independence
- Post-hospital discharge support: Experience of functional assessment and rehabilitation, strong communication and MDT working skills, ability to work autonomously within a community setting
- Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care or community services
- Experience working with care homes or frailty pathways
- Knowledge of NHS primary care systems and MDT working
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy; - HCPC registered; - RCOT membership
Desirable: - Postgraduate training in frailty, rehabilitation or advanced practice
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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