Locum Community Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist (Locum)

Location: London Borough of Harrow

Area: North West London Social Services

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 3 months)

Role Overview

An experienced Senior Occupational Therapist is required for a 3-month locum assignment within the Integrated Front Door Service at the London Borough of Harrow. This role sits at the first point of contact for Adult Social Care and plays a key role in timely assessment, triage and intervention to support independence and prevent escalation.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level occupational therapy input within the Integrated Front Door service.
• Undertake assessments to support timely decision-making and appropriate onward pathways.
• Apply strengths-based and preventative approaches to promote independence.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across health and social care.
• Offer professional advice, guidance and clinical reasoning on complex cases.
• Support effective triage, prioritisation and risk management.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with council policies and statutory requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience working at a senior level, ideally within front door, duty or triage services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

An excellent short-term opportunity for a Senior OT to contribute to a high-impact frontline service within a London local authority.

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Code: SA/. 012001.B19409