Band 6 - Occupational Therapist - Community - Manchester Manchester, England
Job description
Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity to expand your skills?
Pulse is currently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established NHS client's trust based in Manchester. The role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours per week for an initial 3 months with a view to extend.
A band 6 physiotherapist or OT is required in the community therapy team to support the influx on priority referrals to the service.
The Occupational Therapist's duties are, but not limited to:
- Enable people with physical disabilities to be as independent and as safe as possible
- Provide advice, arrange equipment or recommend alterations to the home; ensure safe and competent use of such equipment
- Help people make the most of their abilities, and work with them to find solutions to the problems that limit their ability to be independent
- Working as part of an early intervention team, preventing secondary referrals to hospital services
- Easier and safer ways of managing everyday activities i.e. washing, dressing, household tasks and activities
- Offer an Assessment of Carer's or parent's needs and provide appropriate advice as required
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, including management of patients and other professional activities
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- A relevant degree qualification in occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
- Full driver's licence and access to own vehicle
- Full vaccination against COVID-19
What next?
If you are an enthusiastic and empathetic Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive change to those with physical disabilities, then please apply below or contact a member of our team today.
Why Pulse?
- Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
- Access to exclusive job opportunities
- Support and professional advice from an approachable, dedicated and 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 phlebotomist's
- Flexible hours to meet your needs; part or full time
- £300 Recommend a friend bonus scheme*
- Terms and Conditions apply
Not for you but know the ideal 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*.
