Band 6 – Occupational therapist – Learning disabilities – Cheltenham

Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist who specialises in ASD?

Our client is currently seeking a band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their fantastic autism spectrum disorder community which is a private trust based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This position will be available for the successful therapist to start immediately, working 14 hours each week for an ongoing period.

To be considered for this role occupational therapists must have previous experience of working within adult learning disabilities and mental health, HCPC registration, and a relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy. Learners and clients have a range of physical and learning difficulties, including PMLD and ASD. To provide professional advice, training and information to colleagues and families and carers. This post will be based either on site at Ullenwood view, Bradbury Gardens or Elizabeth House.

Applying OT’s must have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Extensive experience within a similar NHS setting
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to build good relationships with patients
• Full vaccination against COVID-19

Duties within this role will include:

• ASD assessment
• Carrying out functional assessments
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Treating clients with Autism/ADHD
• Managing own caseload
• Being legally and professionally accountable for own work

What Next?

If you are an empathetic Occupational Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills, then please contact our team for more information or apply today.

Benefits of locum work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Expand your skill set more quickly
• Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

• Online interviews via HireVue
• First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• ipoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions

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 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.