Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Athona Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading in-house revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Dedicated consultant for support

Generous referral scheme

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a full-time locum Occupational Therapist for a position in East Midlands. This role offers an hourly rate of £30.32 and involves working in a Private Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. Candidates are required to have a current driving license and be completing or working towards Level 7 training in Occupational Health. The role may require support at other sites, and experience in Armed Forces healthcare is advantageous. Apply today to join a specialist service and further your skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driving licence.
• Required to work outside standard hours as needed.
• Must be completing or working towards relevant postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in a specialist setting.
• Support other sites as required within a reasonable distance.
• Ensure delivery is not reliant on public transport.

Skills

Competence in Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Experience in Armed Forces healthcare

Ability to work peripatetic

Completion or progress in postgraduate/Level 7 training in Occupational Health

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Band / Grade: 7

Location: East Midlands

Salary: £30.32 Per Hour

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work with a Private Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in East Midlands. This full-time locum position is based in East Midlands, with proposed working hours of 37.5 hours a week.

The role is set to begin 24/04/2025 and will last for 4 months, with a possibility of extension, offering an hourly rate of £30.32 Per Hour. Please note that this position is inside IR35.

What sets this role apart is competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a specialist service, offering an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking an opportunity to work in different location whilst developing their skills.

To be eligible, you must have Current driving licence. The role is peripatetic and cannot be delivered using public transport. Applicants must be Completing or working towards postgraduate / Level 7 training in Occupational Health, Vocational Rehabilitation or other relevant field of practice.

May be required to work outside of standard working hours and support other DPHC sites where there is a business need for them to do so. This will be within a reasonable travelling distance defined in MoD policy.

Desirable requirements for this role include Competence in Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) or other standardised assessments administration. Experience of Armed Forces healthcare, either in the single Service or tri service environment. Also, A broad experience working with service personnel and the chain of command would be advantageous.

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience in this field, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

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If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.

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