Occupational Therapist - Band 6

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist - Band 6 to work in an exceptional residential service based in the Darlington, County Durham area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs

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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC

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As the Occupational Therapist you key responsibilities include:

• You will have an Activity coordinator and an Occupational Therapy Assistant


• You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge


• You would also hold leadership and management responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy service of your allocated ward, providing clinical supervision for activity co-ordinators and you could be allocated line management of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and/or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention


• Microsoft Office tools and good working knowledge of information technology


• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science


• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Adult and social learning theories

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £35,000 - £39,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a Full Time role working 40 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free parking


• Free meals for staff on duty


• Relocation package available


• Group pension plan helping you save for your future


• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)


• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + plus much more

Reference ID: 6036

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV