Locum Band 5 Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Your World Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily PAYE payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Fast-Track registration

Training & support

Referral bonus

Loyalty rewards

Travel and accommodation assistance

Job summary

Your World is seeking a Locum Band 5 Inpatient Occupational Therapist in Aylesbury to support acute care wards. The role offers hourly pay between £16.00 and £19.00, for a fixed term from 19/11/2026 to 27/12/2026.

Ideal candidates will have NHS inpatient experience, an OT degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration, and be able to start within two weeks and commit to at least three months. Benefits include fast-track registration, travel and accommodation assistance, and dedicated support

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–12 months NHS experience in acute settings such as General Medicine, Elderly Care or Surgery.
• Hold an Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration.
• Available to commence within 2 weeks and commit to at least 3 months.

Skills

NHS experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OT degree (MSc or BSc)

HCPC registration

Job description

Locum Band 5 Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Aylesbury

£16.00 - £19.00 P/H

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

Locum

19/11/2026 - 27/12/2026

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 £16.00 - £19.00 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.