Occupational Therapist

Temporary Staffing Agency TSA Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Agency TSA Limited is recruiting an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS Older People and Integrated Care Community Service on a locum basis in Surrey, near the Hampshire border. Start ASAP with an initial End Date of 24 November 2026.

Full-time community-based role focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. You will work across MDTs to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, with opportunities to contribute to service

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist (OT).
• NHS experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level.
• Experience in Older People, Community, Integrated Care or Rehabilitation services.
• Strong leadership and quality improvement involvement.
• Competent in complex moving and handling assessments.
• Able to manage a complex caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and documentation skills.
• DBS check (Enhanced) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT assessments, rehabilitation and care planning in a community Older People & Integrated Care setting.
• Support independence, functional outcomes and safe discharge to community living.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues to deliver patient-centred care.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and team leadership as needed.

Skills

HCPC-registered

NHS experience

Band 6/7 level experience

Older People & Integrated Care

Leadership

Quality improvement

Complex moving & handling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent caseload management

Communication & documentation

Job description

Locum Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist (Older People & Integrated Care) in Surrey (Hampshire Border)

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA) is recruiting an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS Older People and Integrated Care Community Service on a locum basis.

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 24th November 2026 initially

Location: Surrey (Hampshire border)

Working Pattern: Full Time

The Occupational Therapist Role

You will work within a community-based Older People and Integrated Care service, providing comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, rehabilitation, and care planning for patients with complex health and social care needs.

The successful candidate will support individuals to maximise their independence, improve functional outcomes, and facilitate safe discharge and community living. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across health and social care services to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role will also involve contributing to service development initiatives, supporting quality improvement projects, and providing leadership within the team where required.

Occupational Therapist Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous NHS experience working at Band 6 or Band 7 level
• Experience within Older People, Community, Integrated Care, or Rehabilitation Services
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives
• Competency in complex moving and handling assessments
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, and care planning experience
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently
• Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the assignment