Band 6 Mental Health

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bromley, Kent. The role involves undertaking assessments, providing advice to clients, and enabling individuals with physical disabilities to gain independence. Candidates must have a relevant Occupational Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and a full driver’s license. This position offers online interviews, support from specialists, and a bonus scheme for referrals.

Benefits

Online interviews via HireVue

First-class support from specialist consultants

Access to high-quality voluntary training

£300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration.
• Full driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake OT assessments and reports.
• Provide advice and arrange equipment for clients.
• Assist clients in managing daily activities.
• Work as part of an early intervention team.

Skills

Mental health experience

Knowledge of MOHO

Ability to enable independence

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree qualification in Occupational Therapy

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 client’s trust located in Bromley, Kent. The role is available to start as soon as possible with an initial period of 3 months.

A band 6 OT is required to Undertake OT assessments and reports and work in a large MDT team. The post holder must have Mental health experience, knowledge of MOHO, and experience working at band 6 level.

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

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?

Online interviews via HireVue

First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams

iPoint – Electronic Timesheet smartphone app

Assistance with travel and finding accommodation

Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology

Access to high-quality voluntary training

£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

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.