Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre) – Gloucester – Permanent

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time role at their neuro-rehabilitation centre in Gloucester. You will provide compassionate leadership, oversee student placements, and ensure quality care delivery for individuals with complex neurological conditions. Competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £3600

33 days annual leave, plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits including retail discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to junior staff and support staff.
• Deliver occupational therapy student placements.
• Develop and implement policies and care pathways.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment techniques

Treatment techniques

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Role: Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre)
Banding: Band 5
Location: Gloucester
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £46000.00 per annum

Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and friendly Occupational Therapist to join our specialist 60-bed rehabilitation and disability centre dedicated to supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Our centre provides ongoing support to maximise functional ability for those with acquired brain injury, spinal injury, and other neurological conditions requiring tracheostomies and/or ventilators.

Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist:

You will communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, directors, service users, carers, family members, stakeholders, and agencies. You will provide compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, including support staff and assistants. You will ensure the delivery of occupational therapy student placements. You will support the completion of appraisals and personal development plans for junior staff. You will develop and implement appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways.

What we are looking for in an Occupational Therapist:

• HCPC registered.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment techniques.

What’s in it for you as an Occupational Therapist:

• Welcome bonus of £3600
• 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training to develop specialist skills
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and car leasing without a credit check

Why work with Pulse?

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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.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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