Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists are increasingly involved in primary care to assist individuals with various health issues and chronic conditions in overcoming obstacles that hinder their participation in everyday life. They work with people to identify their needs and create plans to help them resume their daily activities despite health and social challenges. By intervening early and collaborating with others, occupational therapists can prioritise individuals' most important needs, potentially preventing crises, mitigating worsening conditions, and promoting independence and social inclusion. First Contact Occupational Therapist play n integral role in the Primary Care team.

Our Support to you

The Training Hub is committed to continuous learning and development of all members of the Primary Care Workforce.  Personalised career conversations can guide AHP’s to various delivery methods for our Level 7 FCP courses. Our goal is to ensure you have the right advice and guidance to choose the right career path enabling you deliver exceptional care and improve the patient experience in primary healthcare. 

Opportunities

Fully funded FCP courses are available to Occupational Therapist working in Primary Care.
Following a career conversation around course structure and delivery as well as supervision requirements to ensure successful completion learner will be signposted to the right Higher Education Institution.

First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Occupational Therapy) A Roadmap to PracticeFirst Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal) A Roadmap to Practice (hee.nhs.uk)

Occupational therapy in primary care - RCOT

Education Providers of FCP training | NHS England | Workforce, training and education (hee.nhs.uk)

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