Band 5 Locum Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 5

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within South East London NHS. Based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to work within the Emergency Department (ED), supporting patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of patients within the Emergency Department, undertaking occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support timely decision-making, patient flow, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients within the Emergency Department.
• Undertake occupational therapy assessments in a fast-paced acute setting.
• Identify functional needs and risks that may impact discharge planning.
• Provide timely interventions to support safe discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient-centred care.
• Support rehabilitation and independence-focused interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.
• Contribute to effective patient flow and service delivery within the Emergency Department.

About You

You will be a motivated Occupational Therapist with experience working within 
NHS or acute healthcare settings. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing a varied caseload while maintaining high standards of patient care.

You will possess excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and support positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working within NHS or acute healthcare settings desirable.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload independently.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy Emergency Department environment.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist – Band 5
• Sector: South East London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary: Negotiable
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Reference Code: U. Job 776. 002006. B20362

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist looking to develop your experience within an acute Emergency Department setting, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

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