Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital / Goodmayes Hospital

Area: North East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (Winter Pressures)

About the Role

North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service. This role supports winter pressures and focuses on delivering high-quality community rehabilitation, including independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with complex needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients within the community rehabilitation team.
• Use recognised outcome measures and sound clinical reasoning to guide treatment planning.
• Manage and prioritise your own caseload confidently and autonomously.
• Deliver patient-centred rehabilitation interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and timely discharges.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust and HCPC standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification experience within the NHS.
• Experience working in community and/or rehabilitation settings (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Confidence working independently in a community environment.
• Car driver essential due to community-based role.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Shift pattern: 08:30 – 16:30.
• Part-time working considered (minimum 3 days / 22.5 hours), dependent on experience.
• Agile working arrangements in place.

An excellent opportunity to support a vital community rehabilitation service during winter pressures.

Code:  U. GCTRY. 016012.B19273