Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist – Essex

Recruiter: JustOT

Job Type: Locum – Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Band: 6

JustOT is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic community rehabilitation team based in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist with strong community experience to provide high-quality rehabilitation and support patients to maximise their independence, achieve personalised goals, and improve their quality of life.

The Role

As a Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients and delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions within the community setting.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert OT input for patients with complex functional needs, particularly those recovering from a new stroke diagnosis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out detailed occupational therapy assessments and developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Providing community rehabilitation for patients following stroke, in line with current stroke rehabilitation guidelines.
• Working collaboratively within an MDT to achieve patient-centred goals and promote independence.
• Supporting patients with complex functional needs through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Assessing and recommending appropriate equipment and adaptations to improve safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and joint-working skills with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

To be considered for this Band 6 Community OT locum role, you will need:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist within an NHS community setting.
• Strong experience in community rehabilitation, particularly with patients following stroke.
• Good knowledge and understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines.
• Experience managing a caseload and completing complex assessments.
• Experience with equipment provision and recommendations to support patient independence.

Why Work with JustOT?

At JustOT, we specialise in connecting talented Occupational Therapists with rewarding locum opportunities across the UK. We offer support throughout your placement and work closely with you to find roles that match your skills and career goals.

If you are an experienced Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist looking for your next locum opportunity in Essex, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to speak with a member of the JustOT recruitment team.