Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Location:

 
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  
 

Area:

 
South Yorkshire NHS  
 

Salary:

 
£Negotiable  
 

Job Type:

 
Locum  
 

Contract Length:

 
Ongoing  
 

Brief Job Overview

 
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Intermediate Care Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This ongoing locum role offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you will play a vital role in promoting recovery, independence, and safe discharge for patients transitioning between hospital and home.  

You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive assessments, interventions, and tailored rehabilitation plans to help individuals regain confidence and independence in their daily lives.  
 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments within Intermediate Care settings to identify individual rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement goal-orientated treatment and care plans in partnership with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Promote safe and timely discharge planning through effective communication and collaboration with health and social care teams.
• Recommend and arrange suitable equipment, aids, and adaptations to maximise independence and safety at home.
• Provide rehabilitation and reablement support to promote functional recovery and prevent hospital readmission.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and Trust guidelines.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives within the Intermediate Care team.
• Support students and junior staff through supervision and mentoring as required.

About You

 
You are a proactive and confident Occupational Therapist with proven experience in Intermediate Care, rehabilitation, or acute discharge services. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care.  

Your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills will allow you to make a tangible difference to patients’ recovery and independence.  
 

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Post-qualification experience in Intermediate Care, Acute, or Community Rehabilitation settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Experience with rehabilitation, reablement, and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Good IT and documentation skills in line with NHS standards.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

Contract & Working Pattern

• Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Days: Monday to Friday (shift-based)
• Contract: Ongoing locum position
• Salary: £Negotiable (dependent on experience)
• Location: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, South Yorkshire

About the Service

 
The Intermediate Care Service within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides short-term rehabilitation and reablement to support individuals in regaining independence after illness or injury. The service bridges hospital and home care, helping patients recover and return safely to community living.  

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality care delivery.  
 

How to Apply

 
If you are an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation and patient-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.  
Please apply using the form on the page.

Code: U.MX-10326. 007011.B18943