A fixed-term Band 6 rotational occupational therapy post with Whittington Health, moving between wards and teams across three London NHS trusts until 31 March 2027. The post holder assesses patients with complex needs, plans treatment and manages a caseload, often without direct supervision. Supervising Band 5 staff, students and support workers is part of the role, and prior acute-setting experience is desirable. HCPC registration and at least 18 months' post-qualifying NHS or social care experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Assess patients with complex physical, psychological and social presentations, using clinical reasoning to reach a diagnosis
- Plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment in hospital, community and patients' homes
- Manage own caseload and clinical risk, working autonomously and sometimes without direct supervision
- Screen and prioritise referrals for occupational therapy input
- Prevent inappropriate admissions and facilitate discharge, including developing discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Supervise Band 5 rotational staff, students and support staff, and advise other health and care professionals
- Represent the service at multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Keep accurate treatment records and write progress and discharge reports
- Make referrals to internal and external services, such as community rehabilitation, social services and voluntary agencies
- Install specialist equipment in clients' homes using safe manual handling
- Undertake CPD, audit, evidence-based learning and quality improvement projects
- On occasion, lead changes to practice or contribute to service protocols
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Recent post-graduate training relevant to the post
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- At least 18 months' post-qualifying experience in an NHS or social care setting
- Work or recent placement experience in an inpatient acute physical setting
- Rotational experience at Band 5 level in at least 3 settings
- Experience in an occupational therapy team or joint therapy team within a wider MDT
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence of clinical application of core occupational therapy skills
- Knowledge of assessments and interventions for physical and cognitive impairment
- Knowledge of legislation and guidelines for occupational therapy in acute care and rehabilitation
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate a busy caseload
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Therapeutic handling skills and moving and handling risk assessment
Checks & eligibility
- IELTS 7 or above for overseas candidates
Other
- Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative
- Flexible working, including weekends and late shifts within a 37.5-hour week
Nice to have
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Member of relevant clinical special interest groups
- Previous experience in an acute setting
- Working knowledge of the UK healthcare system
- Experience of supervising Band 5 staff, support staff or students, and contributing to appraisal or marking
- Knowledge of cultural diversity and how to apply it in practice
- Undertaking duties beyond the clinical role to support the department
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