We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist with a specialisation in rehab/neuro to join our NHS trust in Evesham, Worcestershire. This vacancy is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours per week for an initial period of 3 months. Pay : Competitive, to be discussed upon application. Start date is ASAP until the 20 September 2024.
The Occupational Therapist in the post will be working within a community hospital, providing specialist assessment and treatment to patients with a range of moderate to complex needs. In this role, you will assess, implement, and develop an OT treatment programme according to our patient’s diagnosis and identified needs.
Duties will include:
1. Care-coordinating
2. Attending MDT meetings
3. Contribute to the holistic assessment of physical and mental well-being needs.
4. Assessment and intervention of individual patients’ needs and progress.
5. Treating patients for a range of moderate to complex mental health conditions
6. Working with other healthcare professionals
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
7. A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
8. They need to have experience of working in mental health due to the complex nature of the patients.
9. An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach
10. Excellent communication and time management skills
11. Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentational
12. Post registration experience in rehabilitation and condition management
13. UK NHS experience
What next?
If you are an Occupational Therapist that has excellent communication and rapport building skills and would like to create a positive change to those with mental health difficulties, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Benefits of locum work:
14. Daily payroll
15. Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
16. Expand your skill set more quickly
17. Flexible hours of work
Why Pulse?
18. First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
19. £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme*
20. Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
21. Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
22. Access to high-quality CPD training events
23. Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD
*Terms and conditions
Not for you but know the ideal occupational therapist?
If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.
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