Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum role within North East London NHS. This position is based within the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service at Grays Court Community Hospital, supporting patients through community-based rehabilitation, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.

The Occupational Therapist will work independently within a community rehabilitation team, managing their own caseload and delivering evidence-based interventions to support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals and maximising independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within community rehabilitation settings.
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for patients with a range of rehabilitation needs.
• Manage an independent caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
• Develop and implement person-centred treatment plans using clinical reasoning and recognised outcome measures.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Support patients to maximise independence and functional outcomes within their own homes and communities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and safe discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with NHS standards.

About You

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in 
community rehabilitation and NHS services. You will demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning 
skills and confidence managing your own caseload within a community setting.

You will be proactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that 
support independence, recovery, and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification occupational therapy experience.
• NHS experience essential.
• Community rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Experience in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
• Strong communication, organisational, and multidisciplinary working skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist – Band 6
• Sector: North East London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
• Part-Time Considered: Minimum 3 days per week (22.5 hours), dependent on experience
• Working Pattern: Agile working in place
• Salary: Negotiable
• Reference Code: U. GJFDK. 003006.B20356

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with NHS and community rehabilitation experience, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.