Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Medical, Orthopaedics & Care of the Elderly

Location: Surrey

Job Type: Locum

Band: 6

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a busy hospital team in Surrey, covering Medical, Orthopaedics and Care of the Elderly.

The successful candidate will have strong acute inpatient experience and be confident managing a varied caseload across these specialities. You will play a key role in assessing patients, supporting their rehabilitation and facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage a varied caseload across medical, orthopaedic and elderly care wards.
• Assess patients' functional abilities and identify appropriate rehabilitation goals.
• Provide equipment and adaptations to support safe discharge home.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective discharge planning.
• Complete risk assessments and identify ongoing care and support needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and manage your caseload independently.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC registration.
• Previous NHS Occupational Therapy experience.
• Strong acute inpatient experience.
• Experience across medical, orthopaedic and care of the elderly settings.
• Excellent assessment, discharge planning and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for their next locum position in Surrey.