Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Acute 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 Hospital and St Helier Hospital in Surrey.  

This is a locum role for an Occupational Therapist with solid acute experience who is confident managing a busy inpatient caseload and contributing to effective discharge planning. You’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery, independence, and safe discharge for patients within the acute hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients within acute wards.
• Manage an acute OT caseload effectively across both hospital sites, prioritising care based on clinical need.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely discharge and promote patient independence.
• Conduct functional assessments and recommend suitable rehabilitation, equipment, or adaptations to support recovery and safe discharge.
• Contribute to early supported discharge planning and liaise with community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice in all interventions and care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with Trust policies and HCPC professional standards.
• Participate in service development initiatives to enhance patient flow and quality of care within the acute setting.
• Work flexibly across both Epsom and St Helier Hospital sites as required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.

About You

 
You are an experienced and confident Occupational Therapist with a strong background in acute care. You thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, bringing excellent organisational, communication, and clinical skills to support effective discharge planning and patient-centred outcomes. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to collaborative multidisciplinary working.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience, with acute hospital experience essential.
• Proven ability to manage a varied acute caseload and deliver timely, high-quality interventions.
• Strong understanding of discharge planning processes and community liaison pathways.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within multidisciplinary hospital teams.
• Sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple hospital sites (Epsom and St Helier).
• Commitment to patient-centred practice and continuous professional development.

Contract & Salary

• Job Type: Locum
• Location: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
• Area: Surrey NHS
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: £Negotiable, dependent on experience
• Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Working Pattern: On-site, cross-site working required

  How to Apply

   
  If you are a dedicated and experienced Acute Occupational Therapist ready to make a difference in a fast-paced hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you.  
  Please apply using the form on the page.

Code:  U.030010.B18636