Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Rotational

NHS; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies team. The role is focused on patient-centered care and requires proven experience in an acute hospital setting. Responsibilities include providing specialized services, supervising junior staff, and participating in a rotational scheme across various clinical areas. The position offers competitive salary and welcoming work culture.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with patients with dementia and neurological conditions.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Occupational Therapy service to patients.
• Supervise and guide less experienced staff.
• Participate in a rotational scheme across various clinical areas.

Skills

Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapist

Assessment and treatment skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HPC Registration in OT

Member of Specialist OT Section

Job description

Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Rotational

The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working in an acute hospital setting.

The Therapies team at the Royal Free is innovative, creative, and truly inter-disciplinary, focused on delivering high quality, patient‑centred care. Our team is friendly and supportive with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, an active learning environment and a focus on staff welfare and teamwork using the "What matters to you?" framework.

Are you looking for an innovative role in a multidisciplinary team? This fantastic opportunity awaits a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist looking to develop clinical, operational and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) service to patients treated within RFH services in the given clinical area. This requires working under guidance and incorporating evidence‑based practice (EBP) in the management of patient care.

• Clinically supervise and guide the professional work of less experienced therapy staff and students, complying with professional and departmental standards of practice.
• Assist in operational issues in the absence of the Therapy Team Leader.
• Participate in a nine‑monthly rotational scheme across the following areas:
• Vascular and Amputees
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Hand Therapy
• Health Services for Older People
• Rapid Response / A&E
• Acute Stroke and Neurology
• Complex Medicine

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HPC Registration in OT
• Member of Specialist OT Section group

Experience

• Post‑graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, including working with patients in relevant clinical areas
• Experience of working as an OT with patients with dementia
• Experience of working as an OT with patients with Neurological conditions.
• Experience of working in an inpatient physical setting
• Experience of working in an acute setting
• Experience of a hospital‑based Occupational Therapy Service, including working with an MDT.

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills

• Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of sound and clear understanding of Occupational Therapy core skills
• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
• Evidence of ability to manage a full clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Evidence of ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Evidence of an understanding of the skills required to be an effective team member
• Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
• Evidence of an understanding of multi‑disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS