Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

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Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Occupational Therapy - Acute in-patients Ortho/surgical Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: 7 days working roster Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in seven day working) Job ref 391-NMUH-8405787

Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £36,943 - £44,900 Per Annum Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our adult acute in-patient Band 5 rotation based at NMUH which covers the following clinical areas:

• Medical Specialities
• Orthopaedic/surgery
• Acute Medicine for Older people
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Admission Avoidance Team – covering Emergency Department and 0-48 hours length of stay.

Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with a challenging and fast paced environment.

The Occupational Therapy Service is part of the integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.

The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team. To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Clinical Services Lead OT

To actively participate in the available rotations.

Working for our organisation

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and well being of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full job description please refer to detailed job description and personal specification documents

Person specification

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio
• Registration with HCPC
• Membership of RCOT

Experience

• Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g., medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
• Experience of continuing professional development. Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice.
• Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.

Skills and aptitudes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
• Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration, and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
• Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.

Personal qualities and attributes

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.