Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Orpington

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist for a short-term contract in Orpington, Kent. This promising position involves carrying a clinical caseload and working with adults in acute in-patient wards. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant experience, including Stroke/Neuro rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are essential for enhancing patient care through multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with Stroke/Neuro rehabilitation
• Experience in an acute hospital setting
• NHS experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload and conduct individual/group interventions.
• Assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and apply standardised assessment tools.

Skills

Communication

Rapport Building

Partnership Working

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Banding: Band 7
Location: Orpington, Kent
Working Hours:37.5 per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work for our NHS client based in Orpington, Kent. 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:

• Experience with Stroke/Neuro rehabilitation
• Must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Experience with an acute hospital setting
• NHS experience desirable

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.