Acute Occupational Therapist - Dartford

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Acute Inpatient Services Location: Lancaster Contract: Temporary Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Lancaster. This role involves working within an acute inpatient setting , supporting patients through their recovery and ensuring safe, timely discharges. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions within an acute inpatient environment. Support discharge planning and ensure effective pathways for patient transitions. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care. Promote independence and functional recovery for patients. Requirements: HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Proven experience in acute inpatient care . Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Why Join Our Client? Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to make a real impact on patient care. Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Services Location: Bristol Contract: Temporary Hours: 4-5 days per week totaling 37.5 hours Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol. This role involves working across acute and community settings, supporting patients with complex needs and ensuring safe, timely discharges. Key Responsibilities: Support discharge planning , prevent admissions, and manage frailty cases. Provide interventions for patients with falls risk, neuro, and orthopaedic needs . Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Promote independence and functional recovery through evidence-based practice. Requirements: HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Proven experience in acute and/or community settings. Valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community work). Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Why Join Our Client? Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas including frailty, falls, neuro, and orthopaedics. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.

Band 6 Locum Occupational Therapist – Older Adult Mental Health Location: Leeds Contract: Locum Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (May be available to part time candidates) Duration: 3 Months Start Date: ASAP (subject to pre-employment compliance checks) Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated multidisciplinary team on an all-female assessment and admission ward for adults aged 65 and over experiencing acute mental health difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an inpatient mental health setting, supporting older adults through assessment, recovery, and discharge planning while promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement in daily activities. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within an acute older adult mental health inpatient service. Assess functional abilities, cognition, mood, and occupational performance to inform treatment planning. Develop and implement person-centred care plans that promote recovery and independence. Facilitate therapeutic activities and interventions for individuals and groups. Support discharge planning and contribute to safe and effective transitions of care. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social care professionals. Complete risk assessments and manage clinical risks appropriately. Maintain accurate clinical records and provide comprehensive reports where required. Enable patients to maximise their independence and quality of life through meaningful occupation. Requirements HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Previous experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or equivalent. Experience within mental health services Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication an

Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part or full time – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (approximately 37.5 hours per week for full-time) Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join an acute healthcare setting in Birmingham on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with strong acute experience to manage an independent caseload of adults presenting with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties. The successful therapist will need to be dysphagia trained and confident working autonomously within an acute environment. You will be responsible for assessing, managing and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing needs. This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing your own clinical caseload and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Independently manage a caseload of adult patients within an acute hospital setting. Assess and manage adults presenting with acquired swallowing difficulties and dysphagia. Assess and provide intervention for adults with acquired communication difficulties. Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans based on patients’ clinical needs. Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, advice and management in line with professional standards and local protocols. Work autonomously while recognising when further clinical input or escalation is required. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care and discharge planning. Provide appropriate advice, education and support to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals. Maintain ac

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£27.50 per hour Working Hours: Part-time or full-time Contract Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join the team at Royal Liverpool Hospital on a locum basis for an initial period of three months. This role is ideal for a clinician with experience in an acute adult inpatient setting, covering both critical care and medical wards. The successful candidate will be confident in assessing and managing adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties, with a particular emphasis on dysphagia management. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient safety, recovery and rehabilitation. This opportunity offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements and an immediate start for a suitably qualified and experienced clinician. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess and manage adult inpatients presenting with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Provide Speech and Language Therapy services across critical care and acute medical wards. Undertake comprehensive dysphagia assessments and develop appropriate management plans. Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to support safe and effective patient care, including advice on swallowing and dietary management. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery, rehabilitation and discharge planning. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. Prioritise and manage a varied acute caseload, responding to changing clinical needs. Where appropriately trained and competent, undertake Fibreoptic Endo

Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Cambridge Start Date: ASAP Rate: £28.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Part time Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a hospital-based team in Cambridge. In this role, you will provide comprehensive specialist Speech and Language Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist looking to work within an acute setting and further develop advanced clinical skills. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Work independently as an Advanced Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy, delivering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex speech, communication, and swallowing disorders. Contribute to specialist multidisciplinary teams across cardiothoracic services, providing expert input into patient care. Conduct and interpret instrumental assessments, including Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy. Manage patients with tracheostomies, ensuring competencies are maintained. Deliver training and education to staff, carers, and other healthcare professionals as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Experience working within an acute adult setting. Competency in instrumental swallowing assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopy. Experience managing patients with tracheostomies. Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills. Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register wit