Social Services Occupational Therapists – East Midlands – ASAP – £29-£34ph

  • Location: Derby
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapy
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £29 - 34 per hour
  • Published: June 9, 2025
Job reference: 36956
Consultant: Grace Snedden

 

Locum Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in East Midlands!

Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in the East Midlands? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

  • Location: East Midlands

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: 6 months from start date (extension possible)

  • Rate of Pay: Competitive, high hourly rate

  • Contact: Grace Snedden – 020 3475 4858 / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and play a key role in supporting adults with complex needs in a community/local authority setting. In this role, you will:

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of need with clients of various disabilities

  • Create and implement personalised care and adaptation plans

  • Deliver evidence-based interventions, including major adaptations and specialist equipment provision

  • Complete DFG applications and manual handling assessments

  • Collaborate effectively with multi-agency professionals to ensure holistic care

  • Maintain accurate and timely records on electronic social care systems


Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A current and valid HCPC registration

  • Substantial local authority experience

  • Proven expertise in assessing for major adaptations and DFG applications

  • Strong skills in manual handling techniques and equipment assessments

  • Familiarity with Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES) systems

  • Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills

  • The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This full-time role requires availability Monday to Friday. The contract is for an initial 6 months, with strong potential for extension based on service needs and performance.


This opportunity won’t last long!
Contact Grace Snedden today at 020 3475 4858 or email gsnedden@hg-ahp.com to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?
Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help Occupational Therapists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:
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