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Location
Southend on Sea, Essex Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications HCPC Experience Required
3+ Months NHS - Excluding placements & volunteering
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the adult inpatient and community teams. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality occupational therapy for adults in acute and general medical settings, promoting independence, functional recovery, and safe discharge within a multidisciplinary environment.
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for adult patients across inpatient and community settings.
Support patients to develop independence in activities of daily living and functional mobility.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care and effective discharge planning.
Contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans, care pathways, and rehabilitation programmes.
Provide guidance and support to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.
Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance occupational therapy standards.