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Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North East London NHS. Based with NELFT Redbridge, this role is part of the Integrated Health Team, providing specialist community rehabilitation for adults following a stroke.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with community stroke rehabilitation experience to support patients in achieving maximum independence following discharge. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based rehabilitation, complete comprehensive assessments, and develop personalised treatment plans that promote recovery and improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of adults requiring community-based Occupational Therapy following a stroke.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of functional, cognitive, physical, and environmental needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Apply current stroke rehabilitation guidelines to deliver high-quality community interventions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient-centred rehabilitation goals.
• Assess and prescribe appropriate equipment and assistive technology to maximise independence and improve quality of life.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans in response to changing clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC and NHS standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality Integrated Health Team services across the borough.

About You

You will be an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a strong background in community rehabilitation and stroke management. You will be confident managing complex caseloads independently while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.

You will possess excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills, together with a commitment to evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for people recovering from stroke.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Relevant UK NHS community Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience delivering community rehabilitation for patients following a stroke.
• Strong understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines.
• Experience assessing and prescribing equipment and assistive technology.
• Excellent assessment, rehabilitation, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organisational skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6
• Sector: North East London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: Negotiable
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
• Location: NELFT Redbridge
• Reference Code: U. GJDNV.015007.B20641

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Specialist Occupational Therapist with NHS community stroke rehabilitation experience, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 role, apply using the form on the page.