Acute Medical

Band 6 Locum Occupational Therapist Acute Medicine

JustOT are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS acute hospital team in West London.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients within acute medicine inpatient wards, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation, functional recovery and safe discharge planning.

• Manage a varied and complex inpatient caseload within acute medicine.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based rehabilitation and interventions to maximise patients' independence and functional ability.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning, including assessment of care needs and appropriate equipment/adaptations.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT, patients, families and external services.
• Prioritise and manage your own caseload effectively within a busy acute environment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to the overall delivery of a high-quality OT service.

• HCPC registration.
• Relevant Occupational Therapy degree.
• Strong NHS acute medicine inpatient experience essential.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Experience with complex discharge planning.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Oncology experience desirable.
• Neurological experience desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Band 6 OT with acute inpatient experience to join a supportive NHS service in W London.