Band 6 – Occupational Therapist – Care of The Elderly – Dorking

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist seeking a new role?

Our client is looking for a locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their well-established NHS trust, based in Dorking, Surrey. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full time hours for an ongoing duration.

The appointed Occupational Therapist will provide assessment and formulation of treatment plans for frail and elderly rehab. The applying therapist requires awareness of social care input for discharge planning and the ability to contribute to Multidisciplinary team and patient care to be considered for this role.

Therapist’s applying for this role must have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A relevant degree/qualification within Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of specialist equipment
• Experience of working within a similar NHS setting
• Good communication skills
• The ability to think outside the box

Duties within this role will include:

• Managing a clinical caseload
• Writing accurate and detailed reports on patient progress
• Working as part as a multidisciplinary team
• Discharge planning
• Assessments and provision of hoists and slings
• Devising care plans with family members and/or carers
• Develop rehabilitation programs to help rebuild lost skills and restore lost confidence

Why Pulse?

• Support and advice from our team of friendly and dedicated consultants
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
• Assistance with travel and accommodation
• HireVue online interviews
• ipoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
• Regional compliance team of trained phlebotomists
• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in the NHS and private sector

*terms and conditions apply

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