Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Band: Band 6 Location: Epsom, Surrey Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Pulse Healthcare is currently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Hand Therapy to join our client's team in Epsom, Surrey. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As a Band 6 Occupational Hand Therapist, you will be responsible for conducting activities of daily living (ADL) and functional assessments, preparing detailed reports, and undertaking home visits to assess client needs. You will liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and collaborate closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist to support the development and implementation of individual care plans. Additionally, you will engage in ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field. You will also have experience working in a Hand Therapy setting with a good understanding of hand pathologies and their management. Your responsibilities will include working with acute elective and trauma patients, as well as those with plastics and rheumatology conditions. You will provide bespoke splints for patients, manage wounds, and remove stitches where necessary. Additionally, you will create personalised recovery and rehabilitation plans for a broad range of hand/wrist-related pathologies, manage your own caseload, and work closely with the team. Qualifications and Experiences: Be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist Hold a relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy Must have experience as an Occupational Hand Therapist How to apply? If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the field of mental health, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. 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*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents 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 Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.