Band 6 Locum Best Interest Assessor Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: NELFT – Vicarage Fields Health Centre / Yew Tree Centre, Romford

Area: North East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehab Service at NELFT. Working across Romford, Havering, and Barking & Dagenham, you will manage a complex caseload of adults with stroke and neurological conditions, delivering assessments and tailored rehabilitation programmes in both home and community settings.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a complex community caseload of patients with stroke and a range of neurological diagnoses.
• Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Work across patient homes, community venues, and clinic settings throughout Havering and Barking & Dagenham.
• Contribute effectively within the multidisciplinary team and provide support to junior staff.
• Promote patient independence, function and quality of life through evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records in line with HCPC and Trust standards.

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in stroke and/or neurology within a community or rehab setting.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
• Strong MDT working, communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle, as home and community visits are essential.
• Confident in supporting and guiding junior staff.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (30-minute break).

Why Join?

• Competitive negotiable rate.
• Rewarding opportunity to support stroke and neuro rehabilitation in the community.
• Work across multiple North East London boroughs within an established NHS service.
• Supportive MDT environment with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues.

Ready to make a difference in community neuro-rehabilitation?

Apply today to join the NELFT Community Rehab Service.

Code:  U. GK35M.014011.B18984