Band 5 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Band 5/6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a Community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Band 5/6 for a locum role within South West NHS. This position sits within an Intermediate Care Team, delivering therapy services to adults within their own homes.

The successful candidate will provide patient-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation to support both acute and long-term needs. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the role focuses on supporting individuals with complex needs, including frailty, to improve independence and functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy or physiotherapy assessments and interventions within community settings.
• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage a caseload of adults, including those with complex and frailty-related needs.
• Work autonomously while recognising when to seek guidance from senior staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) working alongside nurses and allied health professionals.
• Support both acute and long-term therapy interventions within the community.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Apply evidence-based practice and reflect on clinical performance.

About You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with recent 
experience in community settings, particularly working with frail or complex patients. 
You will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to manage a caseload independently.

You will be confident working within a multidisciplinary team, delivering rehabilitation interventions 
that support independence and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Recent experience within community therapy services.
• Experience managing complex or frail patients.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload effectively.
• Strong IT, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and appropriate business insurance (essential).
• Experience in moving and handling, including hoists and equipment (desirable).
• Experience in postural management assessment (desirable).

Contract & Salary

• Role: Community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Band 5/6
• Sector: South West NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Initially 12 weeks (ongoing potential)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
• Working Pattern: Community and hybrid working
• Salary: Negotiable
• Reference Code: U. 029004.B20174

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with community experience within South West NHS, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

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