Band 6/7 - 7 Occupational Therapist - medical - Watford

Location

Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Pulse has an exciting new opportunity for a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist who has previous experience working within a medical setting to join a well-established NHS trust based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Candidates applying will be available to start as soon as possible, working full-time hours per week.  

The successful candidate must have experience in acute, general medicine, and respiratory to cover winter pressures and be flexible to assist in the broader department as and where required. The post holder will possess excellent assessment and treatment skills to help patients with acute respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They will also be knowledgeable in general medicine and can provide comprehensive care for patients with various medical conditions.

Duties within this role will include:

• Participate in the delivery of care where necessary, being a role model to ensure the highest standards of practice are maintained
• Manage the governance agenda, ensuring policy compliance, audit & action planning, a continuous cycle of improvement
• Be an integral part of the Hospital Leadership Team, participating in strategy development and driving plans for achievement and success

To be considered for this role, applying candidates must have the following:

• A BSc in Physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP as a Chartered Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice
• Evidence of previous leadership in either a private healthcare setting or NHS and proven history of effectively managing a successful team, including recruitment capability
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Demonstrable planning and organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong supervision skills

What next?

If you are suited to this role, please apply today or contact our team for more information.

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
• iPoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• 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 candidate?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 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.

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