Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Location:

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust – Lewisham  

Area:

South East London NHS  

Salary:

£Negotiable  
 

Job Type:

Locum  

Contract Length:

Ongoing (initial 2-month requirement)  
 

Brief Job Overview

An experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist is required to join a fast-paced acute medical unit at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. This role involves delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning within a busy acute hospital environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician with strong acute NHS experience who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing a varied inpatient caseload.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients on an acute medical unit.
• Support safe and timely discharge planning.
• Identify risks and implement appropriate management strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with NHS standards.
• Prioritise and manage workload effectively within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Recent acute NHS hospital experience.
• Experience working within acute medical wards.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Standard hours: 08:00 – 16:00
• Longer day patterns may be considered:
   

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  • 4 longer days per week
       

  • 3 extended shifts per week
     

Reference

Code: U. Job 760. 028001.B19550