Locum Band 7 OT Job In Ilford

Globe Locums Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

Globe Locums Ltd is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist for Ilford. Start ASAP with a contract until 20/12/2026. Role involves community-based rapid response, home assessments, and discharge planning across three London boroughs.

Requires NHS experience, HCPC registration, and a full DBS/Police check. Car driver is essential due to community travel across multiple boroughs.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• DBS or Police Check.
• Valid Passport/Visa.
• Fully compliant and cleared to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent OT assessment and intervention to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Deliver rapid response support to stabilise individuals during acute decline.
• Assess functional ability, falls risk and environmental factors within patients' homes.
• Develop person-centred plans to maximise function and reduce admission risk.
• Coordinate with health, social care and voluntary services to support safe discharge and community care.

Skills

NHS experience

OT qualification

Community/rapid response

Driver (car)

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

About Globe

Globe Locums, the UK's medical recruitment agency run by clinicians for clinicians have the following Occupational Therapy job available:

Occupational Therapy Job Description

• Speciality -Band 7 OT
• Location -Ilford
• Start date - ASAP
• Contract Length -Until 20/12/2026
• Pay Rate - £29-32 per hour
• HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, hours to be negotiated.
• Accommodation available
• Provide urgent OT assessment and intervention to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Deliver rapid response support to stabilise individuals during periods of acute decline. Assess functional ability, falls risk and environmental factors within patients' homes. Implement immediate strategies and equipment solutions to maintain independence safely. Work closely with MDT colleagues to provide crisis intervention and urgent care planning. Support safe discharge pathways and reduce avoidable delays in transfer of care. Liaise with health, social care and voluntary services to coordinate community support. Develop person-centred plans that maximise function and reduce admission risk. Monitor outcomes and adjust interventions to support recovery in the community. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance targets
• SKILLS: Experience in NHS and post qualification as an OT, preferably within the community and rapid response setting. Car drivers required given the community role across 3 London boroughs

Requirements

• 1 year(s) post graduate experience
• Valid Passport/Visa
• Fully compliant and cleared to work
• DBS or Police Check
• HCPC Registered