Senior Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist – Central London

Senior Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist – Central London
£30 per hour | 2 Days per Week | Hospital | ASAP Start

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist to join a busy acute hospital in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced T&O OT seeking a part-time locum role with an immediate start.

Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Location: Central London
Contract: Locum
Schedule: 2 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
Service: Acute Hospital – Trauma & Orthopaedics

The Role

As a Senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will deliver a high-quality Trauma & Orthopaedic service across inpatient wards and the day surgery unit. You will manage a varied caseload of trauma and elective orthopaedic patients, providing advanced assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning to optimise recovery and promote safe, timely discharges.

Job Summary

• To provide an advanced occupational therapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients admitted to the inpatient wards and day surgery unit.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.
• To provide advanced functional and occupational therapy assessments and interventions for trauma and orthopaedic patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.
• To provide advanced assessment, treatment & discharge planning pre- and post-operatively, to minimise length of stay and optimise patient rehabilitation and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive functional assessments for trauma and orthopaedic patients
• Assess ADLs, mobility, cognition (where appropriate), and home circumstances
• Provide equipment recommendations and arrange minor/major adaptations
• Deliver pre- and post-operative rehabilitation to maximise independence
• Lead discharge planning, including home visits where required
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff, and the wider MDT
• Supervise junior staff and students where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic experience
• Acute hospital experience essential
• Strong discharge planning and equipment provision experience
• Ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced acute setting

If you are interested in this role or would like further details, please contact:

Grace Snedden
📧 gsnedden@hg-ahp.com
📞 0203 475 4858

We look forward to hearing from you.