Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Flexible Contract in West Yorkshire!

  • Job reference: 35533
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapists
  • Published: September 11, 2026
Job reference: 35533
Consultant: Grace Snedden

Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Flexible Contract in West Yorkshire!

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist recruitment agencies for Allied Health Professionals. We work with a wide range of NHS, private and community healthcare services across the UK, connecting talented healthcare professionals with exciting locum opportunities.

Hunter Gatherer AHP are currently recruiting for a Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an Integrated Care Team within a Recovery Hub based in West Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a varied and rewarding locum role. The successful candidate will work across a bed-based service, local hospitals and the community, supporting patients through their recovery and rehabilitation journey.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary Integrated Care Team, helping to promote independence, support recovery and facilitate safe and effective discharge planning. The service is looking for someone who can start ASAP and confidently manage a varied caseload.

Job Title: Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location: West Yorkshire
Service: Integrated Care Team – Recovery Hub
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Schedule: Flexible Hours Available – Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
Night Shifts: Option to work one night per week, 11pm–7am, if desired
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Rate of Pay: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience
Contact: Grace Snedden
Email: gsnedden@hg-ahp.com
Phone: 0203 833 0782

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Working as part of an Integrated Care Team within a Recovery Hub

  • Managing a varied Occupational Therapy caseload across multiple settings

  • Working within a bed-based service

  • Completing community visits as part of the role

  • Travelling to local hospitals where required

  • Completing comprehensive functional and occupational assessments

  • Supporting patients through their recovery and rehabilitation journey

  • Assessing patients’ ability to safely complete activities of daily living

  • Developing and implementing personalised rehabilitation plans

  • Promoting independence and maximising patients’ functional ability

  • Supporting safe and timely discharge planning

  • Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team

  • Providing advice and support to patients, families and carers

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation

Requirements & Qualifications

  • HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

  • Previous experience working at Band 6 level, or strong relevant experience

  • Experience within Integrated Care, Intermediate Care, Rehabilitation, Community or Discharge Planning services is desirable

  • Confident managing a varied caseload across different settings

  • Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • No sponsorship available

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a highly varied locum role within an Integrated Care Team and Recovery Hub, working across a bed base, local hospitals and the community.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Grace Snedden at Hunter Gatherer AHP for more information.

Contact: Grace Snedden
Email: gsnedden@hg-ahp.com
Phone: 0203 833 0782

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