Band 6 - Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Berkshire - Pulse

Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist  
Band: Band 6
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week 
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application  

Pulse Healthcare is currently seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist with specialised expertise in paediatric care to join our team in Reading, Berkshire. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for a short term contract.  

What will your responsibilities be? 

You will conduct clinical occupational therapy assessments and evaluations to determine individualised therapy needs of paediatric patients. You will also develop and implement tailored treatment plans aimed at addressing developmental challenges and enhancing functional abilities. Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure holistic patient care. Provide education and support to parents/caregivers regarding therapeutic interventions and home exercises. You need to Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting progress and modifications to treatment plans. Stay updated with current best practices, research, and advancements in paediatric occupational therapy.

Qualifications and Experiences: 

• Be HCPC registered as an Occupational therapist 

• Hold a relevant qualification in Occupational therapy 

• Previous NHS experience within an intermediate care setting 

• The ability to build good rapport with patients 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

How to apply?  

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the field of mental health, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. 

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. 

Why work with Pulse? 

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. 

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. 

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. 

Reasonable Adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.