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Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Based

Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Based

Piers Meadows Recruitment

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 24 days

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

£31,000 - £37,200 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Wigan, offering a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.
The role involves assessing and managing patients in a community rehabilitation setting, focusing on independence and functional recovery.
Candidates are required to have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and previous UK NHS experience, with post-registration experience in rehabilitation.
The salary for this locum position is competitive and commensurate with experience, specifically requiring candidates to have prior Band 6 experience.
Interested applicants should contact Joe for further details and to discuss the start date, which is as soon as possible.

Location: Wigan

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), 3-month minimum contract

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum role based in the community around Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced OT to join a dynamic and supportive team within a community-based setting, providing rehabilitation and condition management to adults in the local area.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess and manage patients with a variety of conditions in a community rehabilitation setting.
Deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions focused on independence and functional recovery.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients.
Manage a caseload of patients and provide rehabilitation and condition management as required.
Support and guide junior staff and contribute to service development.

Essential Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC Registration.
Previous UK NHS experience.
Post-registration experience in rehabilitation and condition management.

Desirable:

Experience in community settings or Intermediate Care (IMC).
Current Band 6 experience.

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