Band 6- Occupational Therapist – Nottingham

Pulsejobs.com; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS client in Nottingham. The role involves clinical assessments and planning therapeutic interventions in an acute in-patient setting, with a focus on mental health. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in acute inpatient settings and mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess OT need and plan therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records regarding patient contact.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

MOHO outcome measures

Standardised assessment tools

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Banding: 6
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work for our NHS client based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be?

The appointed Occupational Therapist will be responsible for carrying a clinical caseload and will need to be an excellent communicator to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will also carry out individual and group interventions on the adult acute in-patient wards. To assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation. To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact. Ensure that outcome measures are evidenced using standardised assessment tools such as OSA, OCAIRS, MOHOST partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/Individuals to support optimal care for patients. To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/service/individuals to support optimal care for patients. Participate in risk assessment and formulate risk management plans.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous experience within Respiratory
• Competent in acute inpatient settings
• Experience with mental health
• Must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• 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.