Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist
John Parker Close, Dagenham, Essex
Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Brief Job Overview
Tripod Partners are recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum role within North East London NHS. This position is based within the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service at Grays Court Community Hospital, supporting patients through community-based rehabilitation, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
The Occupational Therapist will work independently within a community rehabilitation team, managing their own caseload and delivering evidence-based interventions to support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals and maximising independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within community rehabilitation settings.
- Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for patients with a range of rehabilitation needs.
- Manage an independent caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
- Develop and implement person-centred treatment plans using clinical reasoning and recognised outcome measures.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Support patients to maximise independence and functional outcomes within their own homes and communities.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and safe discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with NHS standards.
About You
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in
community rehabilitation and NHS services. You will demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning
skills and confidence managing your own caseload within a community setting.
You will be proactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that
support independence, recovery, and positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Post-qualification occupational therapy experience.
- NHS experience essential.
- Community rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Experience in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
- Strong communication, organisational, and multidisciplinary working skills.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Occupational Therapist – Band 6
- Sector: North East London NHS
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
- Part-Time Considered: Minimum 3 days per week (22.5 hours), dependent on experience
- Working Pattern: Agile working in place
- Salary: Negotiable
- Reference Code: U. GJFDK. 003006.B20356
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with NHS and community rehabilitation experience, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.
To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.
