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 an NHS Trust to find an experienced and dedicated locum Occupational Therapist to join the Early Review Team, who cover the Ulster Hospital, Lagan Valley Hospital and Downe Hospital.  Full time contract for 3 months initially.

This team focuses on supporting timely hospital discharges by providing rapid, person-centred OT assessments in patients’ homes rather than in hospital settings. The goal is to enhance independence while helping to recycle essential domiciliary care hours back into the system.

Requirements:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• 2 years post registration experience
• Experience in acute or community rehab/reablement
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle
• Right to live and work in the UK

Benefits:

Direct Medics offer our Allied Health Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Assistance with HCPC Registration Fees
• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

What We Offer:

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum 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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