Occupational Therapist

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role entails working within a secure service for male patients and comes with comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have current HCPC registration and specialist knowledge in occupational therapy. Join Pulse for a rewarding career with a supportive and professional team.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Retail discounts

Car leasing without a credit check

Qualifications

• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills.
• Specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, service users, and families.
• Provide leadership to junior staff.
• Develop and implement policies and care pathways.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

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Pulse has recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist providers of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to support the clinical leadership of our service. This position is based in Crawley, easily accessible via public transport.

About the role:

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work in a low and medium secure service for male patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation.

What’s in it for you as an Occupational Therapist:

• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, car leasing without a credit check, and more.

Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist:

• Communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, directors, service users, carers, families, stakeholders, and agencies
• Provide compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, including support staff and assistants
• Coordinate occupational therapy student placements
• Support appraisals and personal development plans for junior staff
• Develop and implement policies, protocols, and care pathways

What we are looking for in an Occupational Therapist:

• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
• Specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models

Why work with Pulse?

• Dedicated, experienced permanent team with strong professional relationships
• Access to exclusive vacancies through numerous Master Vendor trusts
• Opportunities outside NHS rate caps with private sector agreements
• International roles outside of England and the UK

Please note: We cannot support applications from candidates residing within the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List for international health and social care personnel in England.