Advanced Occupational Therapist – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist for their fast-paced ICU/Respiratory setting. The role involves delivering advanced therapy, collaborating with specialists, and supporting service development initiatives. Candidates should possess robust interpersonal skills, critical care experience, and a commitment to patient-centric care.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience in relevant area.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Delivering advanced Occupational Therapy intervention for a Critical Care Unit.
• Leading cognitive/functional assessments and treatment for complex patients.
• Supervising junior therapists and providing service reviews.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Post graduate study equivalent to MSc level

Field work Educator qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast moving ICU/Respiratory setting? If you are an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational therapist with relevant experience. You will be a valued member of the integrated OT/PT therapy respiratory team as well as working closely with specialist SLTs and Dietitians.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to facilitate change and development and a flexible approach are essential. Clinical knowledge and experience working with critical care and respiratory patient cohorts is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent teamworking skills and experience of service development in this area is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be:

Delivering advanced Occupational Therapy intervention for our 21 bedded general Critical Care Unit and 22 bedded respiratory ward.

Taking a lead role in advanced cognitive/functional assessment and treatment of patients, who frequently have complex, acute and/or chronic conditions. This may include psychosocial /emotional and cognitive issues.

Responsible for participation in service reviews, audits and implementation of Evidence based therapy practice/standards alongside Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Highly Specialist Speech and Language therapist and Dietitian.

Providing formal supervision to Band 5/6 Occupational therapists and/or therapy assistants/students andinformal support to band 5/6 physiotherapists

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of Londons 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 wellbeing 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/

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7038694-C

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

For detailed information and a job description which outlines the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For detailed information and a job description which outlines the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job description.

Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Undertaken post graduate study equivalent to MSc level study relevant to the area of practice/in depth post graduate training relevant to area of practice
• Field work Educator qualification.

Desirable

• Member ship of special interest group
• Management /Leadership qualification
• Membership of RCOT

Trust Values Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust's values

Experience Essential

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience in working in relevant clinical area.
• Evidence of extensive post-graduate clinical training.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills required to deal with complex conditions and plan OT treatment independently.
• Experience of organising, writing and presenting in-service training programmes.
• Experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews
• Experience of clinical governance initiatives.
• Evidence of understanding the needs of the service users and their families/carers, and to be able to explain the role of the OT to them.
• The post holder will require highly skilled time management and prioritisation skills due to frequent interruptions of job tasks during the working day and balancing of clinical and operational duties, including service development.
• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations, which may include clinical or organisational issues

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Skilled ability in leading and working as a team member and developing team spirit.
• Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.
• Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
• Able to identify your own and your staff's training needs
• Well-developed counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers
• Able to employ motivational and influencing skills with staff, patients, carers and other professional

Personal Qualities & attributes Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change to maintain and sustain positive working relationships.

Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Undertaken post graduate study equivalent to MSc level study relevant to the area of practice/in depth post graduate training relevant to area of practice
• Field work Educator qualification.

Desirable

• Member ship of special interest group
• Management /Leadership qualification
• Membership of RCOT

Trust Values Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust's values

Experience Essential

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience in working in relevant clinical area.
• Evidence of extensive post-graduate clinical training.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills required to deal with complex conditions and plan OT treatment independently.
• Experience of organising, writing and presenting in-service training programmes.
• Experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews
• Experience of clinical governance initiatives.
• Evidence of understanding the needs of the service users and their families/carers, and to be able to explain the role of the OT to them.
• The post holder will require highly skilled time management and prioritisation skills due to frequent interruptions of job tasks during the working day and balancing of clinical and operational duties, including service development.
• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations, which may include clinical or organisational issues

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Skilled ability in leading and working as a team member and developing team spirit.
• Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.
• Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
• Able to identify your own and your staff's training needs
• Well-developed counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers
• Able to employ motivational and influencing skills with staff, patients, carers and other professional

Personal Qualities & attributes Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change to maintain and sustain positive working relationships.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)