About Direct Medics This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector. Job Description: As such, Direct Medics are working in partnership with an NHS Trust to find an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist Specialist who will be based in the Ilford area, providing a comprehensive specialist Intensive Rehab Service. The ideal candidate will provide independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients in the community rehab team; equipment reasoning and ordering, use of recognisable outcome measures and facilitate family meetings. Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful Occupational Therapy teams in the country. This role is ideally full time (Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30, 37.5 hours per week) however will also consider minimum of 3 days (22.5 hours) dependent on experience. Temporary post until end of September 2025 initially. Requirements: HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with Professional UK experience 18 months or more UK experience in NHS and post qualification as an Occupational Therapist, preferrably within the community and rehab setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Full UK Drivers License and access to a car Right to live and work in the UK/Ireland Benefits: Direct Medics is an approved NHS framework supplier and offer our Allied Health Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates: • Assistance with Professional Registration Fees* • FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance • FREE Criminal Records Check • FREE Uniform • FREE Online Training • FREE Mandatory Skills Training • Accommodation/Travel allowance* • Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000* • Weekly Payroll • Competitive Pay Rates • Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available • Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career T&C's Apply* What We Offer: Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties. Dedicated Recruitment Consultants : We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge. Comprehensive Compliance Assistance : Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements. FREE Accredited Training : Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts. *T&Cs Apply This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment. Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect service! By joining, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming roles and remain part of our active talent pool. Register now on Connect! AH123ENG