Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Crawley – Permanent

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of mental health services seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Crawley. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes compassionate leadership within a supportive team environment. Benefits include an annual leave of 33 days, free meals, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave + birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective clinical reasoning skills is essential.
• Specialist knowledge of assessment and treatment models is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff.
• Ensure delivery of occupational therapy student placements.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Specialist knowledge of assessment and treatment models

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location: Crawley
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35000.00 – £40000.00 per annum

Description:

Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading providers of mental health services. We are currently looking for an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team. Our service focuses on providing specialized care for male patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), emphasizing extended treatment and rehabilitation.

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

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training –develop specialist skills throughout your time with us
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.

Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist:

You will communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, directors, associate 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.
• Demonstrated evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills.
• Specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.

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 prioritize 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.