Band 6 -Occupational Therapist – Rochdale

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their NHS client in Rochdale. This role focuses on rehabilitation and condition management, offering an opportunity to work in a community setting and make a positive impact on patients' lives. Ideal candidates need a relevant degree and experience, with the role being available immediately for a short-term contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ abilities and develop personalised treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Conduct patient visits in community settings, including homes.

Skills

Neuro rehabilitation

Community setting experience

Patient assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title:Occupational Therapist
Band:Band 6
Location:Rochdale, Lancashire
Working Hours:37.5 hours
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our NHS client in Rochdale, Lancashire. The role is available immediately for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be?

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work across various specialties, gaining experience in different areas of rehabilitation and condition management. You’ll assess patients’ abilities and develop personalised treatment plans to help them regain independence. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide holistic care and educate patients on adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and safety strategies. This role offers the chance to expand your knowledge and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Community-based work includes conducting patient visits in their own homes and care homes.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Relevant degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Previous experience in neuro rehabilitation
• Experience working in a community setting with complex cases
• NHS experience will be desirable
• Work with both adults and older adults, focusing on rehabilitation and condition management
• Driving Licence

How to apply?

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.
If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

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.