Role: Occupational Therapist
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Banding: Band 6
Location: Wheatley
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,617 - £43,027 per annum
Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wheatley. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be a crucial part of our multi-disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments. Based on clinical assessment and formulation, you will offer individualized interventions and engagement to our young people. You will work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, ensuring that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care, and support we offer.
Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist:
You will conduct comprehensive assessments of students' needs and develop individualized treatment plans. You will provide direct therapy services to students, both individually and in groups. You will collaborate with teachers, residential staff, and other professionals to create supportive and therapeutic environments. You will offer consultation, workshops, training, and guidance to educational and residential teams. You will monitor and evaluate the progress of students and adjust treatment plans as necessary. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of therapy sessions and student progress. You will participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss and plan for student needs. You will support the development and implementation of school-wide therapeutic programs and initiatives. You will engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.
What we are looking for in an Occupational Therapist:
* A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
* Experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
* Skilled in supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments.
* A confident, engaging, and effective model, guide, leader, and trainer.
* Highly organized and proactive.
* Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people.
What's in it for you as an Occupational Therapist:
* Training: A full induction and on-the-job training.
* Holiday: Full school holidays/35 days holiday including bank holidays.
* Clinical Development: Leading program of clinical learning and development.
* Flexible Benefits: Options to increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.
* Medical Cover: Claim back costs for opticians or dentist appointments and enjoy high-street discounts.
* Beautiful Working Environments: The very best facilities.
* Recommend a Friend Scheme: £2,000 bonus for each successful referral.
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 prioritize 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.
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