Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist seeking a new opportunity to expand your skills? Pulse is currently looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established NHS trust in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This full-time position is available to start as soon as possible for an ongoing period of 2 months.
Position Details:
1. Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
2. Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
3. Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM for an ongoing period of 2 months.
4. Start date: ASAP until the 27 September 2024
5. Pay : Competitive, to be discussed upon application
Responsibilities:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert advice and support to prescribers, commissioners, operational staff, and the community. Your responsibilities will include enabling individuals with physical disabilities to achieve maximum independence and safety, assessing patients requiring rehabilitation in their homes, and providing rapid response for admission. You will conduct moving and handling risk assessments, prescribe necessary equipment, and liaise with social services, continuing healthcare providers, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Additionally, you will offer assessments for carers or parents and maintain professional and legal responsibility for all aspects of your work.
Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you must have:
6. A relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
7. HCPC registration
8. A full driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
9. Experience working in a community setting
Why Choose Pulse?
10. Competitive pay options (PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella)
11. Access to exclusive job opportunities
12. Support and professional advice from a friendly team
13. Electronic timesheet processing through the ipoint app
14. Variety of employment opportunities in your preferred area
15. HireVue online interviews
16. Access to high-quality voluntary training
17. Daily payroll
18. Regional Compliance Team of trained professionals
19. Flexible hours to meet your needs; part-time or full-time
20. £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
Additional Information:
If you are an enthusiastic and empathetic Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive change for individuals with physical disabilities, please apply below or contact our team today.
Not for you but know the ideal candidate? If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend, you can earn a £300 cash bonus per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.
Important Note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.