Band 6 - Occupational Therapist - Falls - Orpington

Location

Kent | United Kingdom

Job description

Pulse is currently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established client’s trust based in Orpington, Kent. The role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours per week for an initial 3 months with a view to extending.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments of fall patients in their own homes. Ability to complete Multifactorial fall risk Assessments and interventions, e.g., home exercise plans, onward referrals, vestibular assessments, and intervention. MUST have a full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Must have at least 1 year’s experience of working in physical dysfunction Physiotherapy within the last two years.

The Occupational Therapist’s duties are, but not limited to:

• Enable people with physical disabilities to be as independent and as safe as possible
• Provide advice, arrange equipment, or recommend alterations to the home; ensure safe and competent use of such equipment
• Help people make the most of their abilities, and work with them to find solutions to the problems that limit their ability to be independent
• Working as part of an early intervention team, preventing secondary referrals to hospital services
• Easier and safer ways of managing everyday activities i.e. washing, dressing, household tasks and activities
• Offer an Assessment of Carer’s or parent’s needs and provide appropriate advice as required
• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, including management of patients and other professional activities

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• A relevant degree qualification in occupational therapy
• HCPC registration
• Full driver’s licence and access to own vehicle

What next?

If you are an enthusiastic and empathetic Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive change to those with physical disabilities, then please apply below or contact a member of our team today.

Why Pulse?

• Different payment methods – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
• Access to exclusive job opportunities
• Support and professional advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• ipoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• A variety of employment opportunities in your preferred area
• HireVue online interviews
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Daily payroll
• Regional Compliance Team of trained phlebotomist’s
• Flexible hours to meet your needs; part or full time
• £300 Recommend a friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and Conditions apply

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 cash 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.

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