Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist seeking a new opportunity to develop your skills?
Pulse is currently looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established client’s NHS team based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. This full-time role is available to start as soon as possible, with an initial duration of 3 months.
We are in search of an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to provide expert advice and support to prescribers, commissioners, operational staff, and the community. You will utilise your specialist knowledge to ensure best practice within the community equipment service and help develop and implement innovative solutions. As a Clinical Advisor/Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with the senior management team, referrers, suppliers, and store teams to deliver a person-centred service, ensuring individuals receive the right equipment to meet their needs in a timely manner.
The key responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include:
Enabling individuals with physical disabilities to achieve maximum independence and safety. Providing advice, arranging equipment, or recommending home alterations; ensuring safe and competent use of such equipment. Assisting individuals in making the most of their abilities and working with them to find solutions to problems that limit their independence. Working as part of an early intervention team to prevent secondary referrals to hospital services. Finding easier and safer ways for managing everyday activities, such as washing, dressing, household tasks, and other activities. Offering assessments of carers’ or parents’ needs and providing appropriate advice as required. Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work, including patient management and other professional activities
To be considered for this position, you must have:
• A relevant degree qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• A full driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
What next?
If you are an enthusiastic and empathetic Occupational Therapist eager to make a positive impact on individuals with physical disabilities, please apply below or contact a member of our team today.
Why Pulse?
• Competitive salary – to be discussed upon application
• Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
• Access to exclusive job opportunities
• Support and professional advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• iPoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• A variety of employment opportunities in your preferred area
• HireVue online interviews • Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Daily payroll • Regional Compliance Team of trained phlebotomists
• Flexible hours to suit your needs; part-time or full-time • £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
*Terms and Conditions apply
Not suitable for you but know the perfect Occupational Therapist? If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn a £300 cash bonus per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.
Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing 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.