Locum Band 7 Surgical & Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist – South East London

JustOT is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a busy surgical and orthopaedic team in South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive OT with strong NHS experience in surgical and orthopaedic settings, looking to take on a senior clinical role within a multidisciplinary team.

The Role:

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients across surgical and orthopaedic wards.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload, supporting patients to maximise independence and achieve safe, timely discharges.
• Work closely with the wider MDT to coordinate effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Support and supervise junior therapists and therapy assistants, including competency development and appraisals.
• Contribute to service development, clinical projects and service planning.
• Participate in team huddles and support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service.

Requirements:

• Previous NHS experience at Band 7 level within surgical and orthopaedic services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and experience managing complex caseloads.
  
  Experience supporting and supervising junior staff.
  
  Excellent communication, organisational and MDT working skills.
  
  HCPC registration.
• Strong clinical reasoning and experience managing complex caseloads.
• Experience supporting and supervising junior staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational and MDT working skills.
• HCPC registration.

Why work with JustOT?

As a specialist occupational therapy recruitment team, we offer dedicated support throughout your locum journey and access to a range of opportunities across the UK.

If you are an experienced Band 7 OT looking for your next locum opportunity in South East London, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity!