Occupational Therapist - Acute Medical Wards

Your World; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Fast-Track Registration

Training & Support

Referral Bonus

Travel and accommodation assistance

24/7 support

Job summary

Your World is seeking an Occupational Therapist for acute medical wards in Ipswich on a locum basis. The role offers a hourly pay rate between £22 and £26, with a start window within two weeks and a commitment to at least three months.

The assignment runs from 16 November 2026 to 10 December 2026. Candidates should hold an Occupational Therapy degree and have HCPC registration, with NHS acute experience being ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months of NHS experience in acute setting (General Medicine, Elderly Care, Surgery).
• Hold Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration.
• Be available to commence within ~2 weeks and commit to at least three months.

Skills

NHS experience in acute setting

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc)

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Acute Medical Wards

Ipswich

£22.00 - £26.00 P/H

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

Locum

16/11/2026 - 10/12/2026

They are open to speaking to candidates on band 6 level with a view to offering a long-term contract with an hourly pay rate of £22.00 - £26.00 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.

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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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