Job Description
Community Team in Southwark seeking Occupational Therapist for Office-Based Assessment and Screening Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join a friendly and collaborative team in Southwark. This office-based role supports the community through timely assessment and effective referral management, working under the guidance of an experienced OT Deputy Team Manager (DTM). The position offers a full-time locum contract with, fair caseload expectations, and excellent professional support.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist include:
* Screening incoming referrals and conducting Telephone OT assessments.
* Providing clinical decision-making that may include signposting, prescribing equipment, recommending minor adaptations, or making referrals for home visits.
* Working closely with the OT Deputy Team Manager to triage referrals and manage the shared inbox.
* Supporting Customer Support Officers by advising on appropriate clinical pathways.
* Collaborating with the wider OT service and community teams to ensure service users receive timely, appropriate interventions.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation using sound clinical reasoning.
To Be Successful:
* Experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a local authority or community setting.
* Confident clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.
* HCPC Registration.
* Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist with this if needed).
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on delivering a personalised service to every candidate. You'll have your own dedicated consultant to support you through the placement, a smooth and rapid registration process, and DBS assistance if required. Plus, we guarantee weekly payments, straight to your account.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy-or any similar roles we have available-please contact Ella Hajittofis, or email us your updated CV today!