Band 6 OT – Acute Discharge Planning (Locum/Full‑Time)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Carshalton, Surrey. In this full-time role, you will manage an acute occupational therapy caseload with a focus on effective discharge planning. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing personalized therapy plans, and advising families. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in acute settings and a full driving license to facilitate community-based planning. Competitive hourly rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Full-time stability

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is required to support community-based discharge planning.
• Proven experience in acute occupational therapy, particularly within discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage an acute occupational therapy caseload with a strong focus on effective discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and timely discharges.
• Assess patients’ needs and develop personalised occupational therapy plans.
• Provide expert advice and reassurance to patients and families during the discharge process.
• Build and maintain strong links with community services to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Proven experience in acute occupational therapy

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Carshalton, Surrey. In this full-time role, you will manage an acute occupational therapy caseload with a focus on effective discharge planning. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing personalized therapy plans, and advising families. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in acute settings and a full driving license to facilitate community-based planning. Competitive hourly rates and professional development opportunities are offered.