Job summary"Occupational Therapy at Kingston Hospital is a therapeutic discipline that aims to provide individualised, goal-orientated interventions that promote health and welling-being through participation in chosen occupations"An exciting opportunity has arisen within Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Occupational. The rotations are for 9 months and include.Admission avoidance in A&E and Acute Assessment Unit (including Frailty)ICU/Critical CareCardiac medicineRespiratory medicineCare of the elderly OrthopaedicsSurgery"There are also opportunities to work with a neuro outlying population in your services.Overseas Applicants: Applications from those currently living overseas are welcome; however please note that there are currently government restrictions in place regarding the issue of work visas and travel to the UK. As a result, this may delay the recruitment process by several months for any international applicant who is appointable.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a team passionate about lifelong learning and career mapping. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a new senior CPD teaching program. You will also support a junior teaching program, have a yearly performance appraisal and where linked to your appraisal and career mapping you will be supported to seek funding for external formal courses. You will be supported by an experienced highly specialist team lead and operational lead and will have opportunities to develop your own supervision skills with staff and students.You will work collaboratively within integrated specialist therapy teams to provide holistic, patient-centered occupational therapy that empowers patients to achieve their goals.You will be joining a department that is embracing change to ensure practice is in line with current evidence-based practice, national and local polices, and within the scope of professional standards of practice. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service.The team prides itself in a positive working culture amongst staff, where team effort is acknowledged, differences are respected and opportunities for progress are facilitated.The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute on a voluntary self rostered basis to the weekend and bank holiday rota.We would consider part time, job sharing and flexible working.About usKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.DetailsDate posted11 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 45,953 to 54,254 a year Pro rata, pa. Incl. of HCAS (Outer) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number396-8397337-DE-GV-ZJob locationsKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingstonKT2 7QBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification.Ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification.Ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.Person Specification Educational EssentialDiploma/degree in Occupational TherapyHCPC registrationDesirableFieldwork educators courseRecruitment & Selection TrainingLeadership & Management TrainingResearch and/or audit training or involvement in these activities Experience EssentialMinimum of 18 months post-qualification experience, of which at least 6 months must have been in an acute setting.Minimum 1 year of previous NHS experience, either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or agency) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy student.Evidence of continuing professional development including reflective practice and participation in learning relevant to clinical field of interest.Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary and/or occupational therapy teamExperience of working in any of the following clinical areas: oElderly Care oGeneral Medicine oOrthopaedics oStroke oFrailtyDesirableExperience of working in a community health or social care settingsExperience of completing staff appraisals/PDPCompletion of specialist training such as AMPS, PRPP, SMART Skills EssentialApplication of the occupational therapy process in designated clinical area.DesirableBasic splinting skills or recognize need for splinting as applicableBasic wheelchair assessment and prescription skills Person Specification Educational EssentialDiploma/degree in Occupational TherapyHCPC registrationDesirableFieldwork educators courseRecruitment & Selection TrainingLeadership & Management TrainingResearch and/or audit training or involvement in these activities Experience EssentialMinimum of 18 months post-qualification experience, of which at least 6 months must have been in an acute setting.Minimum 1 year of previous NHS experience, either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or agency) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy student.Evidence of continuing professional development including reflective practice and participation in learning relevant to clinical field of interest.Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary and/or occupational therapy teamExperience of working in any of the following clinical areas: oElderly Care oGeneral Medicine oOrthopaedics oStroke oFrailtyDesirableExperience of working in a community health or social care settingsExperience of completing staff appraisals/PDPCompletion of specialist training such as AMPS, PRPP, SMART Skills EssentialApplication of the occupational therapy process in designated clinical area.DesirableBasic splinting skills or recognize need for splinting as applicableBasic wheelchair assessment and prescription skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingstonKT2 7QBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingstonKT2 7QBUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Band 6 Occupational Therapy- Rotational programme in London employer: National Health Service
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