Occupational Therapist

Role: Occupational Therapist

Salary: £30 per hour (umbrella of your choice)

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire

Job Type: 10 month locum contract with a view to extend

Shifts: Full time hours ideal

About the Role:

HCRG Staffing are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in Leeds for a local authority / Council.

An Occupational Therapist (OT) required to work in a community care bed setting. Previous experience of working in an intermediate care setting is desirable.

As an OT within the Recovery Hub service in Leeds, you will support adults who have left hospital but are not yet ready to return home. We require someone with experience of working in a rehabilitation-focused, community bed setting, to help people regain daily living skills and identifying the supports they need to return home.

This role could include weekend working on a rota basis and is office based.

Key responsibilities include:

• To work alongside nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and support staff as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team and contribute to person-centred discharge planning.
• To be responsible for assessing and treating patients with diverse needs to facilitate a safe, timely discharge from hospital and prevent unnecessary readmissions.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licenses: HCPC registered
• Experience: 2 years experience. Previous experience of working in an intermediate care setting is desirable.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassion and patience when working with vulnerable individuals. Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff

Why join HCRG Staffing£

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you''re an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you''ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender rea