Average Health Therapist salary in the UK

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today! The post holder will have experience working as an Occupational Therapist and be happy working as part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy in a community setting. They must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team. Role Details: · To assess and identify the individual needs of patients, to clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality· To formulate and deliver an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options· To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication· To assist Clinical Therapy Manager/Team Leader in service development and the provision of a quality service· To take responsibility for junior members of staff and delegate duties as necessary, always providing appropriate level of support· To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development The Successful Candidate Will: Hold a Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent· Be HCPC registered· Have previous NHS experienceFull, UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes· Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelinesExperience of the administration and interpretation of commonly used standardised cognitive assessments.It is essential the candidate has experience working with older people in a rehab settingExperience working in a therapy team Who are NHS Professionals? If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS. Why NHS Professionals? We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: - · Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week! · First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England · Dedicated consultants · Flexible working options · Free DBS and free training · Build holiday allowance · Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days · Stakeholder pension scheme

This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position but part-time applications are also welcomed. We are excited to be hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Epsom & Ewell Locality Team. The team is based in Fairmount House, Leatherhead with the potential to return to the Epsom area in the future. This role has hybrid working, with a mixture of working in the office and from home, aiming for a minimum for full time staff to be in the office twice a week and part time staff once a week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave.An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year.Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave.A generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more.2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year.Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Team We are a friendly, dynamic, and flexible Locality Team, working within our community to support and empower our residents. Surrey provides excellent training and development opportunities, along with a flexible and agile working environment. We positively encourage staff to progress in their role through training as well as work opportunities. The management team has an excellent track record of encouraging and supporting staff to develop and progress in their career. We offer a large variety of training courses which will increase your knowledge and enable you to provide a service you can feel proud of. We are a supportive team that provides informal supervision on a daily basis and regular formal supervision. In addition to peer support, we shall provide the practical tools you will need to manage your work. You will not be expected to work in isolation; however, we aim to equip you to work autonomously and with confidence. We would love you to join us as an Occupational Therapist in our exceptional team! About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and qualified registered Occupational Therapist to join our team at Epsom & Ewell. You will work alongside a variety of residents who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Residents may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have mental ill health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments such as moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our residents to live meaningful lives within the community. Joining us, you will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies to provide an integrated service to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health, or community focused multi-disciplinary setting.Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments.Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids.Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer, and familyKnowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care settingPost-qualification professional experience would also be required and experience of providing professional supervision would be beneficial (support and training to further these skills will be provided). Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills, or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Olver by telephone on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/10/2024 with interviews planned for week commencing 28th October 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An opportunity has arisen at a leading Client of ours in the Nottingham area who are looking for a Locum Community Occupational Therapist! Amare Health is a specialist AHP agency with unique market access to the top roles across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering close working relationships with both our candidates and clients. Our dedicated compliance team will help you every step of the way to ensure you are ready to work for your arranged start date. Experience Required: HCPC RegisteredPrevious UK Experience in Occupational Therapy Details on this opportunity: Band 5/6/7 Specialist Occupational TherapyFull-timeBased in the CommunityPay Rate - DOE6 month contact - likelihood of being extended Required qualifications: HCPC registeredClear and Enhanced DBS (which can be provided)Degree or higher within Occupational Therapy We are working with a number of clients, UK-wide, so if you are a Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact. We also offer a £200 referral bonus* for anyone referred to us and placed into a new role. What Amare Health can offer: A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way in a timely and professional manner.Paid weekly - on time, every time!We come to you - when it’s time to register, we will meet you at a location of your choice.Accessible - offices in Central London.Personalised Recruitment - tailored to your needs, our experienced consultants have years of market knowledge so will be on hand to help. This Locum Occupational Therapist job is advertised on behalf of our client, and they will complete the interview process. *t&c’s apply