Band 6 Occupational Therapist- Berkshire

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Berkshire to support individuals with physical disabilities. This role offers full-time hours for a duration of 2 months, emphasizing the delivery of person-centred services and expert advice within the community equipment service. Applicants should possess a relevant occupational therapy degree and HCPC registration.

Benefits

Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Support from a dedicated team

Access to high-quality voluntary training

Flexible hours to meet your needs

£300 Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy required.
• HCPC registration needed.
• Full driver's licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Enable independence for people with physical disabilities.
• Provide advice and arrange equipment for safe use at home.
• Work as part of an early intervention team to prevent hospital referrals.

Skills

Expert advice

Person-centred service

Assessment skills

Evaluating physical abilities

Education

Relevant degree qualification in occupational therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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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 in the NHS team based in Wokingham, Berkshire. The role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours per week for an ongoing period of 2 months.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Occupational Therapist to provide expert advice and support to prescribers, commissioners, operational staff, and the community. You will use your expert knowledge to ensure best practice within the community equipment service and help develop and deliver innovative solutions. As the Clinical Advisor/ Occupational Therapist, you will work with the senior management team, referrers, suppliers, and store teams to successfully deliver a person-centred service that supports individuals accessing the right equipment to support their needs at the right time.

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?

• 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
• 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*.

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.