Band 6 –Gerontology Occupational Therapist – Merseyside

Pulsejobs.com; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic NHS client in Liverpool seeks a Band 6 Gerontology Occupational Therapist. This role involves assessing functional abilities, setting rehabilitation goals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should possess relevant OT qualifications and have previous gerontology experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Gerontology ward.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and set rehabilitation goals.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams during board rounds.
• Support discharge planning and carry out home visits.

Skills

Communication

Rapport Building

Education

Relevant degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title:Gerontology Occupational Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Gerontology Occupational Therapist to work for our fantastic NHS client based in Liverpool, Merseyside. The role is available for a successful Occupational Therapist to start immediately, offering full-time hours per week for a short term contract.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you’ll assess patients’ functional abilities, set personalised rehabilitation goals, and provide expert recommendations for assistive equipment and home modifications. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams during board rounds, carry out home visits, and support discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continued care.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous experience within Gerontology ward.
• Relevant degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

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.