Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Team

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Specialism / Department: AHP - Occupational Therapy (Community)Location: Brighton, UKSalary / Pay Rate: Up to £27 per hourContract Type: Locum / OngoingWorking Pattern: Full-Time

An exciting full-time locum opportunity is available for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team in vibrant Brighton. This role offers the flexibility and variety of locum work while allowing you to apply your experience across both A&E and community settings. You will work closely with the admission avoidance team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy interventions in homes and community environments.

This position is well-suited to an experienced occupational therapist seeking a dynamic, engaging role with opportunities to further enhance clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

• Full-Time Role: Consistent work pattern, providing stability and clinical immersion.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £27 per hour with full flexibility.
• Skill Development: Locum work allows you to enhance your clinical expertise across varied settings.
• Networking: Build strong connections across local healthcare services.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility that locum roles provide.

• Deliver expert occupational therapy assessments and interventions within the community.
• Work closely with the admission avoidance team to support early intervention and prevent hospital admission.
• Utilise your A&E experience to provide responsive, informed support for urgent or emergency presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Drive to patient homes to deliver individualised, goal-focused therapy in community settings.

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience in A&E and community settings.
• Ability to work independently across community environments.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Access to a vehicle for community visits.

• Experience in admission avoidance or reablement services.
• Familiarity with community care pathways and integrated care systems.

Brighton is a lively and culturally rich coastal city known for its arts scene, vibrant nightlife, seaside attractions, and welcoming community. With stunning coastal views, independent shops, excellent cafés, and green spaces, it offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you love the beach, music, festivals, or exploring nature, Brighton provides the perfect blend of work-life balance, creativity, and coastal living - making it an inspiring place to grow both professionally and personally.

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