Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Area: West Midlands NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (6 months)

About the Role

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the MERRIT inpatient team, covering medicine, endocrine, respiratory and renal specialties. This is a fully on-site role for a 6-month period, managing a complex caseload and supporting patient flow through timely assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, interpret and manage a specialist caseload of complex inpatients, working in accordance with HCPC regulations and professional codes of conduct.
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills gained through relevant experience and postgraduate training.
• Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues across all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive, patient-centred service that supports high standards of care and safe, timely discharge.
• Support team leads and senior therapists in providing structured training, supervision and appraisal for staff.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient, responsive Therapy Centre service.
• Act as a source of specialist advice within the Therapy Centre, throughout the Trust and wider health economy.
• Use highly effective communication skills when working with patients, carers, MDT colleagues and partner services.
• Participate in audit activity to contribute to service improvement and quality assurance.
• Work flexibly across Therapy Centre cover arrangements, remaining adaptable to changes in clinical allocation when required.
• Demonstrate and promote Trust values in all clinical and professional interactions.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within acute inpatient settings.
• Specialist skills across medical, respiratory, endocrine or renal pathways.
• Strong MDT collaboration, communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30.
• Weekday cover only – no weekend working.
• Fully on-site role; no remote working available.

Why Join?

• Competitive negotiable rates.
• Opportunity to work within a highly specialised inpatient multidisciplinary team.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for development, audit and quality improvement.
• Meaningful role contributing to safe, effective care across multiple clinical pathways.

Ready to bring your specialist skills to the MERRIT team?

Apply today to join Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s inpatient therapy service.

Code: U. 020010.BE18456