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Occupational Therapist

Direct MedicsNewry🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a reputable hospice, leveraging your specialist skills in a supportive environment. You'll thrive here if you possess strong assessment abilities and a passion for enhancing patient well-being, with excellent training and development support available. Apply now to contribute your expertise and grow your career within a leading healthcare staffing partner.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Newry, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
Patient Care

Job Description

About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.


Job Description:

Direct Medics are working in partnership with a Hospice in Newry to find a Band 6 Occupational Therapist on a part time basis for 1 year (Maternity leave cover).


Requirements:

  • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

  • 3 years post registration experience working as an Occupational Therapist

  • Experience in postural management assessment and prescription of specialist seating systems including static and mobile systems

  • Experience of assessment for adaptive equipment e.g perching stool, shower chairs

  • Experience if possible in the treatment and management of fatigue, anxiety and dyspnoea

  • Right to live and work in the UK

*(Please note we cannot accept candidates who require Visa Sponsorship)


Benefits:

  • Assistance with Professional Registration Fees*

  • FREE Pre-employment Checks and Clearance*

  • FREE Uniform*

  • FREE Online Training*

  • FREE Mandatory Skills Training*

  • Excellent Referral Scheme*

  • Weekly Payroll

  • Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available

  • Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

T&C's Apply*


What We Offer:

  • Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.

  • Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.

  • FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

*T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.


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