Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service at NELFT, based at Grays Court Community Hospital within the North East London NHS. This community-focused locum role involves delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients supported by a community rehabilitation team. The post suits an Occupational Therapist who is confident working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Undertake independent occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients within the community rehabilitation service.
     

  • Plan, manage, and prioritise your own caseload in line with service needs.
     

  • Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
     

  • Use recognised outcome measures and sound clinical reasoning to guide interventions and monitor progress.
     

  • Support patients to improve functional independence following illness, injury, or hospital admission.
     

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated rehabilitation and safe discharge.
     

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust and HCPC standards.

   

  About You

   

  You are a proactive and capable Occupational Therapist with post-qualification experience, ideally within community or rehabilitation services. You bring strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills and are confident managing a varied caseload independently. Your flexible and person-centred approach supports effective rehabilitation and positive outcomes for patients living in the community.

   

  Requirements  

  • • Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
       

    • Post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS.
       

    • Experience within community rehabilitation services is desirable.
       

    • Confidence in autonomous caseload management and treatment planning.
       

    • Strong communication, documentation, and organisational skills.
       

    • Car driver is preferable due to the community-based nature of the role.

     

    Contract & Salary

     

  • • Job Type: Locum
       

    • Band: 6
       

    • Contract Length: Ongoing
       

    • Working Hours: Shifts, 08:30 – 16:30
       

    • Location: Grays Court Community Hospital – NELFT
       

    • Area: North East London NHS
       

    • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
       

    • Job Code: U.GC5LY.011012

     

    How to Apply

    If you are a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with NHS experience and an interest in community rehabilitation, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the page.

    Code:  U. GC5LY. 011012.B19244