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 inpatient NHS service team based in Reading. 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
Not for you but know the ideal Occupational Therapist?
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