Band 6 – Occupational Therapist – Wheelchair – Bishop’s Stortford

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Wheelchair Therapist looking for an exciting new role?

Pulse is now seeking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who specialises in wheelchair therapy, to join a well-established team at our client’s NHS trust in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The post is available to start 1^st March 2023 until 24^th May 2023, working part-time hours on a locum basis.

The appointed therapist will be clinically responsible for the ongoing management and assessment of children and adults of all ages, with a wide variety of postural and mobility needs, referred to the service. The postholder will be responsible for provision of Wheelchairs, Powered & Manual, and Paediatric Buggies within existing eligibility criteria.

Duties within this role will include:

• Providing advice on wheelchair product range for patient’s comfort
• Manage own caseload
• Providing advice, arranging equipment or recommending alterations to the home, to ensure safe and competent use of such equipment
• Advising easier and safer ways of managing everyday activities i.e. washing, dressing, household tasks and activities
• Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work

To be considered for this role you must:

• Be HCPC registered
• Have previous experience working within a similar role
• Hold the relevant degree/qualifications in occupational therapy

What next?

If you are an empathetic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking to make a positive change to individuals with physical disabilities, then please apply today or contact a member of our expert team for more information.

Why Pulse?

• Variety of work opportunities in the NHS and private sector
• Ipoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• Regional Compliance Team of trained phlebotomists
• HireVue online interviews
• Daily payroll
• Our vacancies offer a true work/life balance
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme*
• Advice and support from our team of dedicated consultants
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Assistance with travel and accommodation

*Terms and conditions apply

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