Band 7 Occupational Therapist - North Northamptonshire

Band 7 Occupational Therapist / Specialist Occupational Therapist
Rate per hour: £39 per hour
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Location: North Northamptonshire Haylock House, Kettering, NN15 6EY

Pertemps is seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a leading Community Occupational Therapy service in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician ready to take on a specialist and developmental role within a forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highly skilled and specialised occupational therapy assessments, implementing safe and effective interventions that promote independence.
• Work to reduce hospital admissions and prevent the need for residential care by supporting safe community living.
• Lead and specialise in one or more key OT areas, such as:
  
  • Community
  • Dementia
  • Reablement
  • Manual handling
  • Other specialist or emerging practice areas
• Support the management, development and quality assurance of Community Occupational Therapy services across Northamptonshire.
• Contribute to the growth of a profitable community-based therapy service within Olympus, ensuring all professional and regulatory standards are upheld.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally in community or specialist settings.
• Strong skills in complex assessments, intervention planning and risk management.
• Experience in at least one specialist area (e.g., community OT, dementia, reablement, manual handling).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and professional frameworks.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication, documentation and organisational abilities.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if community visits are required).

Why Work Through Pertemps? By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with nationwide access to roles and support whenever you need it
• A simple and fast online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk