Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Athona Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri pattern

37.5 hours/week

Band 7 opportunity

Clinical leadership

Supportive MDT

Job summary

Athona Ltd is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a supportive Therapies service on a medical ward in Harlow, Essex. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, discharge planning, and delivering high-quality OT interventions to improve patient care and rehabilitation.

You will have HCPC registration, at least five years post-registration experience, and recent leadership experience within a medical/acute setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least five years’ post-registration occupational therapy experience.
• Recent experience in a team leadership position.
• Experience working within a medical ward or acute setting.
• Knowledge of moving and handling and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and support patients within a medical ward environment.
• Develop and implement effective occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Lead discharge planning to support safe and timely patient transitions.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider therapy team.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and identify appropriate patient interventions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure professional standards are upheld.

Skills

Team leadership

Discharge planning

Clinical leadership

Moving and handling

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a supportive Therapies service within a medical ward setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinician with recent team leadership experience to make a meaningful difference to patient care and rehabilitation.

Salary: Competitive/dependent on experience

Position: Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Setting: Medical ward/Acute Therapies

Location: Harlow, Essex

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Assess, treat and support patients within a medical ward environment.
• Develop and implement effective occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Lead discharge planning to support safe and timely patient transitions.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider therapy team.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and identify appropriate patient interventions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure professional standards are upheld.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least five years’ post-registration occupational therapy experience.
• Recent experience in a team leadership position.
• Experience working within a medical ward or acute setting.
• Knowledge of moving and handling, BLS and SystmOne.

What benefits are on offer?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Band 7 opportunity within an established Therapies service.
• Opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charities, social enterprises and private healthcare.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with working in the UK.
• A supportive team committed to understanding your career needs and aspirations.
• Continued support beyond placement to help ensure long-term career satisfaction.