Band 6 Locum Best Interest Assessor Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital / Goodmayes Hospital

Area: North East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service within NELFT. This community-based role involves providing independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning for adults requiring rehabilitation support, working across Grays Court Community Hospital, Goodmayes Hospital and the wider community.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver tailored treatment plans for patients within the community rehab service.
• Use recognised outcome measures and strong clinical reasoning to inform treatment goals and progress.
• Plan and manage your own caseload confidently, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
• Contribute to safe, person-centred discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Work across community, clinic and home settings to provide flexible and responsive rehabilitation support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with HCPC and NHS standards.

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Post-qualification experience within the NHS, ideally in community and rehabilitation environments.
• Strong clinical reasoning and use of recognised outcome measures.
• Ability to independently manage a varied community caseload.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Car driver preferred due to the community nature of the role.

Working Hours

• Shift pattern between 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Why Join?

• Competitive negotiable rate.
• Opportunity to work within a respected North East London community rehab service.
• Varied and rewarding caseload across multiple clinical environments.
• Supportive MDT setting with scope to develop specialist rehabilitation skills.

Ready to support patients on their rehabilitation journey?

Apply today to join NELFT’s Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service.

Code:  U. GK0Y6. 013011.B18985