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Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Location:

NELFT – Redbridge  

Area:

East London NHS  

Salary:

£Negotiable  

Job Type:

Locum  

Contract Length:

Ongoing  

Brief Job Overview

A Specialist Band 6 Occupational Therapist is required to join the Integrated Health Team within NELFT, supporting adults across the London Borough of Redbridge. This community-based role focuses on delivering high-quality rehabilitation for patients, including those with a new stroke diagnosis, to maximise independence and quality of life.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload and delivering patient-centred assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation within community settings.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a community-based caseload across the borough of Redbridge.
• Undertake detailed occupational therapy assessments and deliver appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide specialist community rehabilitation for patients with a new stroke diagnosis.
• Apply current stroke rehabilitation guidelines to support optimal recovery and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Set and review functional goals in partnership with patients, carers, and professionals.
• Order and recommend appropriate equipment to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.

About You

You will be a confident and experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in community rehabilitation. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound clinical reasoning, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to multidisciplinary team working.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Experience working within the NHS in a community setting.
• Competent experience in community rehabilitation, including working with stroke patients.
• Good knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines.
• Experience recommending and ordering equipment to support functional independence.
• Strong communication and joint-working skills.

Contract & Working Pattern

• Locum contract – ongoing
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Community-based role within Redbridge

How to Apply

If you are a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with community and stroke rehabilitation experience and are seeking your next locum opportunity in East London, please apply using the form on the page.
09.00 – 17.00. 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
Code: U. GCNJH. 006001.B19387