Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist seeking a new role?

Our NHS client is looking for a locum Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their NHS service team based in Petersfield, Hampshire. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full time hours. As this is a Band 5 position, our client will also welcome Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists as well as experienced candidates.   

The appointed Occupational Therapist will manage a caseload of service users with mental health needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the hospital setting and on home visits.

Therapist’s applying for this role must have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A relevant degree/qualification within Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of specialist equipment
• Experience of working within a similar NHS setting
• Good communication skills
• The ability to think outside the box

Duties within this role will include:

• Managing a clinical caseload
• Writing accurate and detailed reports on patient progress
• Working as part as a multidisciplinary team
• Discharge planning
• Assessments and provision of hoists and slings
• Devising care plans with family members and/or carers
• Develop rehabilitation programs to help rebuild lost skills and restore lost confidence

Why Pulse?

• Support and advice from our team of friendly and dedicated consultants
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
• Assistance with travel and accommodation
• HireVue online interviews
• ipoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
• Regional compliance team of trained phlebotomists
• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in the NHS and private sector

*terms and conditions apply

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