Band 6 Occupational Therapist- Surrey

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in England is seeking a compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support individuals with physical disabilities in Carshalton. The role involves providing expert advice, promoting independence, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant degree in occupational therapy, HCPC registration, and a valid driver’s license. This full-time position is available for 5 weeks starting as soon as possible, offering various employment perks including flexible hours and a recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

Benefits

Different payment methods – PAYE / PSC / LTD and umbrella

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Support and professional advice from a dedicated team

HireVue online interviews

Access to high-quality voluntary training

Daily payroll

Flexible hours to meet your needs

£300 Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Must have a full driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Enable people with physical disabilities to maximize independence.
• Provide advice and recommend alterations to home for safety.
• Work within an early intervention team to prevent hospital referrals.
• Assess the needs of carers or parents and provide advice.

Skills

Compassion

Knowledge of occupational therapy

Communication

Education

Relevant degree qualification in occupational therapy

HCPC registration

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 NHS trust in Carshalton, Surrey. The role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full‑time hours per week for an ongoing period of 5 weeks.

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‑centered service that supports individuals accessing the right equipment to support their needs at the right time.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification in occupational therapy
• HCPC registration
• Full driver’s license 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
• HireVue online interviews
• 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.