Job Title: Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedic Banding : Band 7 Location : Great Yarmouth, Suffolk Working Hours: 37.5 per week Rate : Competitive, to be discussed upon application An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist to work for our NHS client based in Great Yarmouth, Suffolk. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As an Orthopaedic Band 7 Occupational Therapist, the primary responsibility is to assess and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including those recovering from orthopaedic surgeries or managing chronic orthopaedic conditions. This includes conducting thorough assessments to determine patients' functional abilities, designing personalised rehabilitation plans, and delivering targeted interventions to promote recovery, independence, and improved quality of life. The role involves collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, including pre- and post-operative therapy, and providing education on pain management, joint protection, and adaptive techniques. The therapist will also oversee and mentor junior staff, ensuring best practice is maintained and facilitating their professional development. Additionally, the post-holder will contribute to service improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research, ensuring that evidence-based practices are applied in all aspects of care. Effective communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals is crucial to support optimal recovery and discharge planning. Qualifications and Experiences: Must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Experience with an acute hospital setting How to apply? If you are an Occupational Therapist that has excellent communication and rapport building skills and would like to create a positive change to those with mental health difficulties, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. 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 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.