Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Care of the Elderly Band: 6 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Working Hours: 37.5 hours Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Care of the Elderly to join our NHS client’s team in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This locum position offers an immediate start for a short-term contract, providing a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to bring their expertise to a supportive and collaborative environment. What will your responsibilities be? As the successful candidate, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments for older adults. You will evaluate patients to understand their physical and mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised care plans tailored to each person's needs and goals. You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals and adjusting care plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach. You will maintain and coordinate timely and appropriate interventions through holistic assessment for a caseload of older adults living in the community, in line with the care pathway as outlined within the operational procedure. Qualifications and Experiences: You must have a full HCPC registration Proven experience in the relevant field How to apply? If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. 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 will 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.