Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Trust: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: Marlow and Thame
Ward: CATS
Pay Rates: £22.99 Per hour (inclusive of holiday pay: £26.14 per hour)
Shift Patterns: 22.5hrs (flexible over any day Mon-Fri)
Why might this job interest you?
You'll work with people with physical, mental health or social disabilities to help them do everyday activities. You'll spend time with individuals to find out what they do in their day-to-day life and help them find ways to overcome challenges.
What you can add:
1. Provide occupational therapy input to the patients referred to the Community Assessment and Treatment Service.
2. Provide advice, guidance, and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives, and other non-professionals.
3. Undertake multifactorial falls assessments for older people who fall and may have complex and/or chronic presentations, providing a clinical diagnosis (where appropriate).
4. Supervise more junior members of staff (rehab support workers and HCAs).
5. Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
6. Participate in continuing professional and service development and contribute to organisational objectives.
What you'll need:
1. Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy.
2. HCPC Registration.
3. Experience working as an occupational therapist in elderly care including community work across Marlow and Thame.
4. Driver and access to a car for work purposes.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
1. Be part of the NHSP community, caring for patients with a diverse team.
2. Weekly pay for quicker access to your wages.
3. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider.
4. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust over agencies.
5. Access to our support line anytime.
6. Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
7. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's academy.
8. Explore different wards while gaining vital experience.
9. Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, and webinars.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, providing you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
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By joining us, you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed-term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22.99 per hour
Experience: Occupational therapist: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification: HCPC (required)
Willingness to travel: 50% (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 77608
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