Band 6 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Job Overview

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service at NELFT. This is an ongoing locum opportunity based across Grays Court Community Hospital and Goodmayes Hospital, supporting patients within a community rehabilitation setting.

The successful Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients within the community rehabilitation team. You will manage your own caseload, use recognised outcome measures and apply strong clinical reasoning to develop and evaluate effective treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake independent Occupational Therapy assessments of patients within a community rehabilitation setting.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes based on individual patient needs.
• Manage your own caseload effectively, prioritising patients according to clinical need and risk.
• Complete discharge planning and support patients to transition safely from the service.
• Use recognised outcome measures and clinical reasoning to guide assessment, intervention and treatment planning.
• Monitor patients’ progress and identify individuals who are deteriorating or at risk of deterioration.
• Work with patients who have been discharged from acute hospital settings into the community rehabilitation service.
• Work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC standards and relevant policies.
• Provide appropriate advice, support and rehabilitation to promote independence and safe discharge.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist with previous NHS experience and a strong interest in community rehabilitation. You will be comfortable managing your own caseload and making independent clinical decisions regarding assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

Experience of working in an acute hospital environment would be particularly beneficial, as many patients will be transitioning into the community service following an acute hospital admission. This experience will support your ability to recognise patients who are deteriorating or at risk of deterioration.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration.
• Previous post-qualification Occupational Therapy experience within the NHS.
• Experience within a community rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Ability to independently assess, treat and discharge patients.
• Experience managing and prioritising an independent caseload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to use recognised outcome measures to assess patient progress.
• Experience of acute hospital patient management would be advantageous.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately respond to deteriorating or at-risk patients.
• Strong understanding of HCPC standards and accurate clinical documentation.
• Good communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Car driver preferred due to the community-based nature of the role.

Contract & Salary

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Band 6
• Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital / Goodmayes Hospital
• Area: North East London NHS
• Salary: £negotiable
• Job Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Service: Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service
• Working Hours: Shifts, 08:30–16:30
• Reference Code: U.GJ3X8.007010. B21204

How to Apply

If you are a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with NHS experience and are looking for an ongoing community rehabilitation opportunity in North East London, this role offers the chance to manage your own caseload while supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and transition safely back into the community.

Apply using the form on the page.