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Occupational Therapist
Location:
Bexley Council – South East London Social Services
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Bexley Council’s Adult Social Care Team on a […]
Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Location:
NELFT – Kenwood Gardens Clinic, North East London NHS
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join […]
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location:
London Borough of Islington – North London Social Services
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the London […]
Occupational Therapist (Locum – Remote Working)
Location:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils – South London Social Services
Brief Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to […]
Band 6 Locum General Radiographer
Working Pattern: Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00
Band: 6
Professional Registration: HCPC Registered
About the Role
Trauma Ed X-ray, General X-ray plus Theatre radiography experience
Must be […]
Band 7 Locum Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Rotational
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a Hospital Pharmacy Department as part of our rotational programme.
This post […]
Band 6 Locum CT/MRI Radiographer – Must be trained on Cannon CT scanner
Working Pattern: Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00
Band: 6
Professional Registration: HCPC Registered
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and […]
View JobLocum Band 8a Pharmacist
Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 8a Pharmacist to lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy service within the Aintree […]
View JobJob Title: Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician
Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Salary: £20 – £21
Contract Type: Full-time Locum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Job Summary
We are looking for a qualified and […]
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Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 or 7) to join the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Leeds General […]
Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Therapies Community […]
Physiotherapist
Brief Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join the Frailty Team at Walsall Council, based at the Stan Ball Centre in Bloxwich.
This locum role forms part of an exciting […]
View JobPhysiotherapist – Band 6
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Bromley Healthcare, providing high-quality physiotherapy across the community in Kent.
This is a locum role […]
View JobPhysiotherapist – Band 6
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Intensive Rehabilitation and Therapy Service within the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), working […]
Specialist Physiotherapist – Band 6 (2 Roles)
Brief Job Overview
We are recruiting two experienced and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapists to join the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), based at Porters Avenue […]
Rehab Assistant – Band 3
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Rehab Assistant (Band 3) to join the Intensive Rehabilitation and Therapy Service at the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT). […]
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Brief Job Overview
We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join Achieving for Children, working across Kingston and Richmond in South London.
This […]
View JobAcute Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Acute Occupational Therapist to join the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, working across both Epsom […]
Occupational Therapist – Band 5
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South East London. […]
Lead Occupational Therapist – Band 7
Brief Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to join the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in […]
Occupational Therapist
Location:
Bexley Council – South East London Social Services
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Bexley Council’s Adult Social Care Team on a locum basis. This role focuses primarily on Moving and Handling interventions, with a key objective of reducing double-handed care packages to single-handed care wherever safely possible.
You will work with adults with a variety of physical and functional needs, assessing their abilities and providing solutions that maximise independence, promote safety, and ensure cost-effective care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive functional assessments and risk analyses of service users’ mobility and manual handling needs.
- Focus on reducing care packages from 2:1 to 1:1 by identifying appropriate moving and handling solutions and training care staff accordingly.
- Recommend, trial, and review equipment and adaptations to enhance independence and safety at home.
- Develop individualised intervention plans and collaborate with care providers to ensure effective implementation.
- Provide expert advice and support to care agencies, family members, and carers on safe moving and handling techniques.
- Ensure that all assessments and interventions comply with Care Act 2014 and local authority policies.
- Complete accurate and timely case documentation using relevant recording systems.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve service objectives and improve outcomes for service users.
About You
You are a confident, autonomous practitioner with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care. You have a proven track record of delivering moving and handling assessments and successfully reducing care package dependencies through practical, creative, and safe solutions.
Your communication and problem-solving skills enable you to work effectively with service users, carers, and professionals to deliver tangible improvements in quality of life and care efficiency.
Requirements
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Recent and relevant experience in Moving and Handling and care package reduction.
- Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and manual handling regulations.
- Ability to assess, recommend, and implement equipment and environmental adaptations.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
- Experience working within local authority or community-based social care teams is desirable.
Contract & Salary
- Job Type: Locum
- Location: Bexley Council, South East London Social Services
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Salary: Up to £37 per hour (DOE)
- Code: SD/.004011.XNEW
About the Service
Bexley Council’s Occupational Therapy Service is committed to promoting independence and reducing long-term care dependency across the borough. The team works closely with health professionals, care providers, and families to deliver efficient, person-centred interventions that enhance quality of life and enable people to live safely at home for longer.
You will join a supportive environment with access to experienced colleagues, supervision, and opportunities for continuous professional development.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in Moving and Handling and care package reduction, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply using the form on the page.
Code: SD/. 004011.B18844