Band 6 Occupational Therapy- Rotational programme (Maternity Cover)

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a rotational program covering diverse clinical areas, including ICU and orthopaedics. The successful candidate will provide patient-centered therapy and support junior programs. Ideal applicants should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and a minimum of 18 months' experience. The role emphasizes a positive working culture with professional development opportunities. Salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521 annually, including HCAS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience, with 6 months in an acute setting.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist or student.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a team passionate about lifelong learning and career mapping.
• Provide holistic, patient-centered occupational therapy.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service.

Skills

Application of the occupational therapy process in designated clinical area

Basic splinting skills

Basic wheelchair assessment and prescription skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Recruitment & Selection Training

Leadership & Management Training

Research and/or audit training

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapy- Rotational programme (Maternity Cover)

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Occupational Therapy at Kingston Hospital is a therapeutic discipline that aims to provide individualized, goal-oriented interventions that promote health and well-being through participation in chosen occupations

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The rotations are for 9 months and include the following areas:

• Admission avoidance in A&E and Acute Assessment Unit (including Frailty)
• ICU/Critical Care
• Respiratory Medicine
• Care of the Elderly
• Orthopaedics
• Surgery

There are also opportunities to work with a neuro outlying population in your services.

Overseas Applicants: Applications from those currently living overseas are welcome; however please note that there are currently government restrictions in place regarding the issue of work visas and travel to the UK. As a result, this may delay the recruitment process by several months for any international applicant who is appointable.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team passionate about lifelong learning and career mapping. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a new senior CPD teaching program. You will also support a junior teaching program, have a yearly performance appraisal and, linked to your appraisal and career mapping, you will be supported to seek funding for external formal courses. You will be supported by an experienced highly specialist team lead and operational lead and will have opportunities to develop your own supervision skills with staff and students.

You will work collaboratively within integrated specialist therapy teams to provide holistic, patient-centered occupational therapy that empowers patients to achieve their goals.

You will be joining a department that is embracing change to ensure practice is in line with current evidence-based practice, national and local policies, and within the scope of professional standards of practice. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service.

The team prides itself in a positive working culture amongst staff, where team effort is acknowledged, differences are respected and opportunities for progress are facilitated.

The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute on a voluntary self-rostered basis to the weekend and bank holiday rota.

We would consider part time, job sharing and flexible working.

About us

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Educational

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Recruitment & Selection Training
• Leadership & Management Training
• Research and/or audit training or involvement in these activities

Experience

• Minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience, of which at least 6 months must have been in an acute setting.
• Minimum 1 year of previous NHS experience, either as a qualified Occupational Therapist (substantive or agency) or as an undergraduate Occupational Therapy student.
• Evidence of continuing professional development including reflective practice and participation in learning relevant to clinical field of interest.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary and/or occupational therapy team.
• Experience of working in any of the following clinical areas: Elderly Care, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Frailty.
• Experience of working in a community health or social care setting.
• Experience of completing staff appraisals/PDP.
• Completion of specialist training such as AMPS, PRPP, SMART.

Skills

• Application of the occupational therapy process in designated clinical area.
• Basic splinting skills or recognition of need for splinting as applicable.
• Basic wheelchair assessment and prescription skills.

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a year, inclusive of HCAS (Outer)