Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a locum role within South London Social Services. This position sits within the Adult Community Occupational Therapy (ACOT) Duty Team, supporting the coordination and management of occupational therapy referrals and ensuring timely access to services for individuals requiring support.

The Occupational Therapist will work closely with Duty Managers and senior colleagues to triage and prioritise referrals, allocate cases appropriately, and support effective service delivery. The role focuses primarily on duty coordination and referral management, with office-based work and communication with professionals and service users to support assessment pathways and prioritisation of needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily duty functions alongside Duty Managers and senior staff.
• Triage, prioritise, and allocate occupational therapy referrals within the ACOT service.
• Provide updates, feedback, and reports regarding referral management and service activity.
• Support risk management and waiting list management within the duty service.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes within the Occupational Therapy service.
• Support staff development and training related to duty service functions.
• Provide guidance relating to specialist equipment provision, major adaptations, and manual handling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication in line with service policies and statutory responsibilities.

About You

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in adult social care services and duty-based occupational therapy work. You will demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise referrals within a busy service environment.

Experience coordinating duty services, managing referrals, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams will support success in this role. A good understanding of community services and referral pathways is also important.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working within adult social care occupational therapy services.
• Experience within duty teams and referral triage desirable.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment provision, major adaptations, and manual handling.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies within health and social care.
• Knowledge of community services and referral pathways.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist
• Sector: South London Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Working Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Working Arrangement: Minimum of 2 days office-based
• Salary: £36 per hour (umbrella)

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in duty services and referral management within South London Social Services, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.

Code: RW/. ACO 9467-1. 009004.B20057