Occupational Therapist- Assessment and Screening Role

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!