Job description
An exciting opportunity has become available for a locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist to be part of a fantastic NHS rehabilitation team located in Holyhead, Anglesey. The post is available for the appointed therapist to start as soon as possible working full time hours for an initial 3-months with an opportunity to extend.
The successful Occupational therapist will have previous experience in a similar role, working within rehabilitation and discharge planning while managing own caseload.
Applying therapists will need:
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
- Previous experience working in a similar setting
- Good communication skills
- The ability to develop rapport with service users
- Good problem solving skills
- Full vaccination against COVID-19
The candidate's duties will include:
- Working with people of all ages to help them overcome the effects of disability caused by physical or psychological illness, ageing or accident
- Working with a client to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life
- Supporting carers and families
- Assessing and providing equipment to aid rehabilitation and improve quality of life, ensuring that appropriate instruction and safety awareness is given
- Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, including management of patients and other professional activities
- Undertake therapy assessments and continually develop a high service for patients
Why Pulse?
- Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and Umbrella
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- Variety of opportunities in both NHS and private sectors (which are not affected by IR35)
- Up to £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme*
- Daily payroll
- Access to high-quality voluntary training
- Access to exclusive job opportunities
- Support and advice from our friendly and dedicated team of consultants
- Regional compliance team of trained phlebotomists
- Terms and Conditions apply
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