Locum Band 5 Acute Occupational Therapist

Your World; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily PAYE

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Fast-track registration

Training & support

Referral bonus

Loyalty rewards

Travel & accommodation support

Job summary

Your World is seeking a Locum Band 5 Acute Occupational Therapist in High Wycombe. The role offers an hourly pay rate of £18–£21, with a contract window from 20/11/2026 to 28/12/2026. Accommodation and travel assistance are provided as part of the benefits package.

Candidates with NHS acute experience and HCPC registration are encouraged to apply. Availability within two weeks and a minimum three-month commitment are preferred.

Qualifications

• NHS experience in acute settings (6–12 months).
• Fully HCPC registered.
• Available to start within 2 weeks and commit for at least 3 months.

Skills

NHS acute experience

HCPC registered

OT degree

Education

OT degree (MSc/BSc)

Job description

Locum Band 5 Acute Occupational Therapist

High Wycombe

£18.00 - £21.00 P/H

*Pay range/rate depend on qualifications, experience, and training.

Locum

20/11/2026 - 28/12/2026

They are open to speaking to candidates on band 5 level with a view to offering a long-term contract with an hourly pay rate of £18 - £21 P/H.

Essential criteria to be considered for this role:

• Minimum 6-12 months of NHS experience in acute setting, i.e. General Medicine, Elderly Care, Surgery (candidates who currently are gaining NHS experience on a Band 3 or Band 4 level will be considered as Band 5’s)
• Hold Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration
• Be available to commence the role within a maximum of 2 weeks from the confirmation and happy to commit to a minimum period of three months

Our market-leading benefits package includes:

• Daily PAYE Payroll
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant
• Fast-Track Registration
• Training & Support
• Excellent Referral Bonus
• Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
• Assistance with travel and accommodation

Is this you?

A suitable candidate for the role will ideally have previous experience in a similar role and love what they do. This individual is suited to someone who is a good listener, a great communicator and has a natural interest in problem-solving.

About Your World

Established in 2005, Your World is one of the leading providers of healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our primary focus is ensuring we deliver exceptional customer service, success and satisfaction to all clients and candidates. Last year, we provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!

Your World is an equal opportunities employer.

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Other benefits of working with Your World

Competitive pay

We aim to get you the best rates based on your skills and experience.

Quick registration

Our world class compliance team will help you get out to work in no time.

24/7 support

Our dedicated recruitment experts and round-the-clock out of hours team are always here for you.

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