Occupational Therapist

Job description

Tripod are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Occupational Therapaist to work in an Adult Social Services role based in Suffolk. Please see more details below

Role – Locum Occupational Therapist

Location – Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or Lowestoft

Rate – £32-£35 an hour

Hours – Full time ideally

Contract Length – Ongoing

- 2-3 days office 2 days WFH

-We are looking to recruit to 1 agency Occupational Therapists for 6 months focused the proactive undertaking of reviews and assessments across the Directorate. This would also support our waiting list reduction. The tasks will include: Providing safe and timely delivery of front-line occupational therapy services within the directorate Supporting with triage and reducing duplication between health and social care to reduce OT waiting lists. Supporting external care providers to ensure correct and safe moving and handling tasks. Completing reviews of care packages to ensure best value of services for ASC and best use of available equipment Reviewing double handed care packages Reviewing waking night Reviewing packages of care Mutual aid to other OT areas as required Provide safe and timely delivery of OT assessments and reviews across the directorate.

Apply now or refer a friend for £500.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St Edmunds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English