Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital

Area: North East London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Service: Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service

Job Details:

• Band 6 Occupational Therapist required to join the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service within a community rehabilitation team.
• Undertake independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients in community rehabilitation settings.
• Use recognised outcome measures to guide treatment planning and monitor progress.
• Assess, recommend and order appropriate equipment to support independence and safe discharge.
• Facilitate family meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to support rehabilitation and safe transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NHS standards.

Skills / Experience:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Post-qualification experience within the NHS.
• Experience in community rehabilitation settings (desirable).
• Experience with equipment assessment and ordering.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.
• Strong multidisciplinary team working and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential due to community-based work).

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30. Part time considered (minimum 3 days / 22.5 hours).

Code:  U. GCYT0. 025003.B19954