Urgent Response Occupational Therapist — Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Meaningful work

Professional support

Structured responsibilities

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Urgent Response Team in Barnet, London. This full-time, ongoing locum role is inside IR35 and offers up to £35 per hour.

You will assess and manage urgent community cases, support discharge avoidance, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a responsive service. The role requires HCPC registration, OT degree/diploma, and experience in adult social care OT.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience in Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Familiarity with complex Moving and Handling procedures.
• Proven ability to assess and recommend appropriate equipment.
• Capability of managing urgent and complex cases independently.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills within a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Collaborative team-working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy assessments within an Urgent Response service.
• Undertake complex Moving and Handling risk assessments.
• Assess high-risk community cases requiring urgent intervention.
• Recommend and provide innovative equipment solutions.
• Review cases where existing equipment is no longer suitable.
• Develop safe moving and handling plans to reduce risks of carer injury.
• Support discharge avoidance and independence within the community.
• Manage a caseload autonomously across Barnet.
• Participate in Duty OT responsibilities one day per week.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and care plans.
• Contribute to the delivery of a responsive, urgent community service.

Job description

HealthJobs Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Urgent Response Team in Barnet, London. This full-time, ongoing locum role is inside IR35 and offers up to £35 per hour.

You will assess and manage urgent community cases, support discharge avoidance, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a responsive service. The role requires HCPC registration, OT degree/diploma, and experience in adult social care OT.