Acute

JustOT; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum post in Surrey, covering Medical, Orthopaedics and Care of the Elderly. The successful candidate will assess patients, plan rehabilitation and support timely hospital discharges.

You must hold HCPC registration with NHS OT experience and strong acute inpatient experience. The role requires independent working within a multidisciplinary team to manage a varied caseload across the specified specialties.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and NHS OT experience.
• Strong acute inpatient experience across medical, orthopaedic and elderly care.
• Ability to work independently and within MDT.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Manage caseload across medical, orthopaedic and elderly wards.
• Support safe discharge planning and ensure appropriate rehabilitation goals.
• Provide equipment and adaptations to support discharge home.
• Maintain clinical documentation and liaise with MDT.

Skills

NHS experience

Band 6 experience

Acute inpatient care

Autonomous working

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Medical, Orthopaedics & Care of the Elderly

Location: Surrey

Job Type: Locum

Band: 6

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a busy hospital team in Surrey, covering Medical, Orthopaedics and Care of the Elderly.

The successful candidate will have strong acute inpatient experience and be confident managing a varied caseload across these specialities. You will play a key role in assessing patients, supporting their rehabilitation and facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.


• Manage a varied caseload across medical, orthopaedic and elderly care wards.


• Assess patients' functional abilities and identify appropriate rehabilitation goals.


• Provide equipment and adaptations to support safe discharge home.


• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective discharge planning.


• Complete risk assessments and identify ongoing care and support needs.


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and manage your caseload independently.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC registration.


• Previous NHS Occupational Therapy experience.


• Strong acute inpatient experience.


• Experience across medical, orthopaedic and care of the elderly settings.


• Excellent assessment, discharge planning and clinical reasoning skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for their next locum position in Surrey.