Occupational Therapist

Evolve Staffing Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking a dedicated senior Band 7 General Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality physical rehab and discharge planning within an NHS Trust in Camberley. You will manage complex adult caseloads across acute medical wards, frailty units, and intermediate care pathways, ensuring timely, safe hospital discharge management.

You will lead on assessments, develop bespoke intervention plans to restore independence and ADLs, and collaborate with MDT teams to minimise delays

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Significant post-qualification NHS experience as a Senior/Band 7 OT in general medicine, acute care, or frailty rehabilitation.
• Experience leading on complex caseloads and MDT collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead occupational therapy assessments for adults and older adults with complex medical conditions and frailty.
• Develop tailored therapy plans to restore independence and improve ADLs.
• Conduct environmental home assessments and equipment adaptations to support safe discharges.
• Collaborate with hospital teams, social care, and family to reduce discharge delays and readmissions.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior therapists and therapy assistants.

Skills

Assessment leadership

Discharge planning

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and senior Band 7 General Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality physical rehab and discharge planning services within an established NHS Trust in Camberley. The successful practitioner will take responsibility for complex adult caseloads across acute medical wards, frailty units, and intermediate care pathways, ensuring safe, timely, and holistic hospital discharge management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments for adults and older adults presenting with complex acute medical conditions, frailty, cognitive impairment, and physical functional decline.
• Develop tailored therapeutic intervention programmes aimed at restoring independence, improving functional mobility, and optimizing activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Conduct urgent environmental home assessments, equipment prescriptions, adaptation recommendations, and double-handed care reviews to support safe hospital discharges.
• Work collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary hospital staff, social care teams, community therapy services, and family members to eliminate discharge delays and prevent avoidable readmissions.
• Provide professional guidance, clinical supervision, and mentoring to junior Occupational Therapists (Band 5/6) and Therapy Assistants within the department.

Shift Timings and Pattern

This is a full-time locum assignment working standard NHS day shifts from 08:30am to 16:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays), totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
• BSc or MSc qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Significant post-qualification NHS experience as a Senior / Band 7 Occupational Therapist in general medicine, acute care, or frailty rehabilitation.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment provision, local authority social care integration, and complex discharge planning pathways.
• Full Right to Work in the UK alongside valid Enhanced DBS clearance and NHS compliance credentials.