Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital / Goodmayes Hospital

Area: North East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

Role Overview

A Band 6 Occupational Therapist is required to join the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service. This is a community-based role supporting patients through assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning, working as part of a multidisciplinary community rehab team.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients within the community rehabilitation team.
• Use clinical reasoning and recognised outcome measures to guide treatment planning.
• Assess for, recommend and order appropriate equipment to support independence.
• Participate in family meetings and contribute to person-centred goal setting.
• Manage and prioritise your own caseload effectively.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to support rehabilitation and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification experience within the NHS.
• Experience in community and rehabilitation settings desirable.
• Strong clinical reasoning and discharge planning skills.
• Confidence working autonomously in a community environment.
• Car driver essential due to the community-based nature of the role.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 16.30

37.5 hours per week

Part-time considered – minimum 3 days (22.5 hours)

An excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist seeking flexible community-based locum work within a supportive rehabilitation service.

Code:  U. GCFCG. 031012.B19356