Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Bromley Healthcare CIC; Orpington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Lease car scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare CIC is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to deliver community-based rehabilitation and enablement in the Home Pathway Service in Bromley. The role focuses on elderly patients, goal-oriented treatment planning, and leadership in education and service development.

Role may start as Band 6 with potential rotation in future; extensive benefits package and NHS-aligned terms apply. Requires HCPC registration and driving license, with NHS experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered) and eligible for RCOT membership.
• Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions for client groups.
• Understanding of current practice legislation and governance.
• Ability to work autonomously and set priorities.
• Experience in audit/evaluation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead in supervision of junior staff and manage team caseloads.
• Coordinate discharges from the Home Pathway Team.
• Contribute to service development and process improvement.
• Deliver leadership in weekly MDT therapy input.
• Safeguard children, young people and adults at risk in line with policies.

Skills

OT assessments

Legislation knowledge

Autonomy

Clinical governance

Audit & evaluation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Driver license

Job description

Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 inc HCAS per annum

Permanent - Full time 37.5 hrs

The post holders will promote independence utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services within the community, as well as voluntary and public sector providers, to ensure the successful delivery of the Home Pathway Service in Bromley.

Your role will encompass completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading education and treatment, and occupational therapy service development. The post will primarily involve working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal-orientated treatment planning within their home.

Band 5 Occupational Therapist with previous rehab and rotational experience are welcome to apply as this will be a supported position.

This is a static community rehab post however; there is a possibility this will become a rotational post in the future. It is expected that the job holder will work across and support all community based and in-patient therapy services, as operationally required.

Proposed Interview week beginning 23rd Nov 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;

• Supervision of junior staff
• Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.
• Completing return to works and managing sickness as per the trust's policy
• Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPI's
• Co-lead on the coordination of all discharges from the Home Pathway Team.
• Lead on therapy input in the weekly consultant led MDT.
• The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Home Pathway.
• Service development; a review of current Occupational Therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative Occupational Therapist to develop cutting edge professional services that really make a difference to individual patients.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job responsibilities

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk and will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

• Belonging
• Health and well-being
• Continuous learning and innovation
• Compassion

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcares relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

The job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as directed by the line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

Professional Registration

• HCPC Registration
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Training

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise

Skills

• Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
• Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation

Experience

• Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
• Experience of multiprofessional working.
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Full driving licence & Access to a car
• Quality Improvement experience

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.

£45,953 to £54,254 a yearInclusive of HCAS per annum