Locum Occupational Therapist NHS Community Rehab

Locum Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation

Location:

Ilford Band: 6/7 £ 32 per hour umbrella equivalent

Hours:

Full-time, Monday - Friday (08:30 - 16:30) - 37.5 hours per week

Start Date:

02 February 2026 End Date: 31 March 2026

Contract:

Ongoing (initial block) Setting:
Community / Intermediate Care / Intensive Rehab Service Role Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a well-established Community Rehabilitation Team within the Intensive Rehab & Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an agile, multidisciplinary environment supporting patients through rehabilitation, discharge planning, and community reintegration. The role will involve working across Grays Court Community Hospital and Goodmayes Hospital, with flexible/agile working in place.

Key Responsibilities Undertake independent assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for patients within the community rehab team Provide specialist clinical input for complex rehabilitation cases Complete equipment reasoning, ordering, and provision Use recognised outcome measures to evaluate patient progress Attend and contribute to family meetings and MDT discussions Support safe and timely hospital discharge and community transitions Requirements Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration Post-qualification experience within the NHS Strong experience in community and/or rehabilitation settings Confident working autonomously at Band 7 level Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to community visits) Working Pattern Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 Full-time preferred (37.5 hours per week) Part-time considered (minimum 3 days / 22.5 hours) depending on experience Why Apply?

Supportive MDT and structured rehab service Opportunity to work at advanced practice level Agile working and community-based role Consistent long-term block of work

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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