Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Intermediate Care Beds

Transformation Unit; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the LIFE Therapy Team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation in an intermediate care bed setting.

You will assess, treat and develop care programmes, working with a multidisciplinary team to enable independence and safe discharge planning. The role involves community visits and leadership responsibilities within the team.

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD including relevant clinical training and courses.
• Postgraduate training e.g. Elderly care/Falls/Dementia training.
• Minimum 1 year postgraduate experience; community experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Base in the Intermediate Care beds and may visit patients at home or care homes.
• Assess and treat patients with person-centred therapy plans and review progress.
• Coordinate and support day-to-day service delivery within the LIFE therapy team.
• Lead, manage and supervise Support Workers and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues and other services to ensure integrated care.
• Assist with planning and supporting discharges from intermediate care beds.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Teamwork

CPD

Education

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered

CPD evidence

Postgraduate training: Elderly care/Falls/Dementia

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the LIFE Therapy Team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation in an intermediate care bed setting.

You will assess, treat and develop care programmes, working with a multidisciplinary team to enable independence and safe discharge planning. The role involves community visits and leadership responsibilities within the team.