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Acute Occupational Therapist - Leicestershire - ASAP - £25-£30ph!
Client: Hunter AHP
Location: Leicester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0d2d9154c8f7
Job Views: 7
Posted: 22.02.2025
Expiry Date: 08.04.2025
Job Description:
Locum Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Leicester!
Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in Leicester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
* Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
* Duration: ongoing
* Schedule: Full time or part time considered
* Start Date: ASAP
* End Date: Ongoing
* Rate of Pay: £25-£30ph
What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our team as an Occupational Therapist and play a key role in improving the lives of patients who are experiencing sudden, severe, or complex health conditions.
Key roles of an acute occupational therapist include:
Assessment and Evaluation:
* Conducting thorough assessments to evaluate the patient's physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory abilities.
* Identifying areas of functional limitation, including mobility, self-care, communication, and social participation.
Intervention Planning:
* Developing individualized treatment plans aimed at improving patients' functional abilities and preventing further complications.
* Creating interventions to support the patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being during their recovery process.
Facilitation of Basic Self-Care:
* Teaching patients how to perform basic daily activities like eating, dressing, and grooming with adaptive techniques or devices.
* Training patients to use assistive technologies or equipment as needed.
* Assessing the patient’s needs for home modifications or assistive devices before discharge to ensure a safer environment.
* Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home or a rehabilitation setting.
Education and Support:
* Providing patient and family education on managing the physical and emotional challenges associated with the patient’s condition.
* Offering emotional support to both the patient and their family, ensuring they understand the rehabilitation process.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
* Working closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to the patient's care.
Requirements & Qualifications:
* a current and valid HCPC registration
* experience working with [Conditions/Patient Demographics]
* strong communication and interpersonal skills
* the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
This role requires availability from Monday - Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract has a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.
This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Grace Snedden today at 02034754858 or email gsneddenhg-ahp or click below to apply now.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?
Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.
The benefits of working with us:
* Fast & simple AHP locum registration – get set up quickly
* A network of like-minded AHP professionals
* Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
* Specialist AHP recruitment consultants who understand your field
* Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
* CV marketing & business development support
* Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD
Know an AHP looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start!
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