Band 7 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist – Band 7 (Locum)

Location: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Area: North West NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 4 weeks)

About the Role

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Community Occupational Therapist to join their community services on a short-term locum basis. This role involves delivering high-quality assessments and interventions within patients’ homes and local community settings, supporting independence and functional recovery.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist community-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload independently, delivering care within patients’ homes and local environments.
• Develop and implement person-centred treatment plans to support functional independence and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, carers and external agencies to coordinate effective care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HCPC and Trust standards.
• Promote safe, effective discharge planning and ongoing self-management where appropriate.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working within community OT services.
• Access to a car and ability to travel across the community.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills.

Working Hours

• Full-time hours (community-based).

Why Join?

• Flexible, short-term locum opportunity.
• Opportunity to work autonomously within a respected NHS community service.
• Varied caseload with meaningful patient impact.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Ready to start immediately and support community rehabilitation in Manchester?

Apply today to join the community OT team.

Code: U.024011.B19053