Clinical Specialist Cardio-Respiratory Occupational Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a clinical specialist cardio-respiratory OT at The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, addressing complex patient care and leading departmental initiatives. Benefit from comprehensive health services and professional development opportunities in a prestigious Trust renowned for clinical excellence.

Benefits

Free shuttle bus between hospital sites

10 days of study leave per year

Opportunities in research and quality improvement

Comprehensive health and well-being service

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing a specialist Occupational Therapy service.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist Occupational Therapy service and clinical caseload.
• Implement training and development plans for OT staff.
• Contribute to research, audit, and service improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Collaboration

Job description

Job summary

A fabulous opportunity to work as a clinical specialist cardio-respiratory OT at The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. This post includes inpatient rehab with ECMO and VADs, Critical Care, Stroke patients, Cardiothoracic surgery, and Respiratory Medicine. The role involves working closely with other Allied Health Professionals within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

As part of Guy's and St Thomas' Trust, we care about our staff and offer:

• a free shuttle bus between hospital sites
• 10 days of study leave per year
• excellent opportunities in research and quality improvement
• a comprehensive health and well-being service

Main duties of the job include:

• Managing a specialist Occupational Therapy service in conjunction with the Therapy Lead, contributing to departmental management and Trust initiatives, and developing a specialist OT service across the organization.
• Using expert clinical reasoning to provide highly specialist support and advice to the OT team and medical staff, while maintaining a clinical caseload of highly complex patients.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership in developing and implementing training and personal development plans for all designated OT staff, ensuring training excellence across the organization.
• Supporting the Therapy Lead in identifying and implementing research, audit, and data collection priorities within your area of expertise to inform clinical development.
• Maintaining and improving clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and quality assurance in your designated area.
• Participating in the continuous development of the service as a member of the OT team and contributing to Trust quality and process improvement projects.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five renowned hospitals—Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield—known for high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation. As part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, integrating clinical services, teaching, and research. We also host a biomedical research centre in partnership with King's College London and dedicated clinical research facilities.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021. They are the UK's largest specialist heart and lung centres, providing treatment for complex and rare conditions with some of the most advanced treatments worldwide. Our integrated care approach from birth through old age has gained an international reputation in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year (including HCA)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 196-LIS9710
• Location: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Responsibilities

• Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your professional activities.
• Carrying out assessments and formulating care programs for a wide range of patients, including those with complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices.
• Managing own and departmental patient care plans, including discharge planning, and providing expert consultation within your specialty to colleagues and other health professionals.
• Coordinating interventions, advising, and educating patients, carers, relatives, and other health professionals.
• Managing clinical risks within your caseload and across the service.
• Demonstrating physical ability to perform OT assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling.
• Exhibiting advanced dexterity, coordination, and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment.
• Assessing and managing a wide range of conditions based on advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, often with conflicting evidence.
• Interpreting and analyzing clinical and non-clinical data to diagnose highly complex conditions accurately.
• Referring to other health disciplines appropriately and ensuring proper referral systems are used.
• Contributing to trust and national initiatives within your specialist area.
• Developing collaborative treatment plans with patients, carers, and colleagues, demonstrating ethical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ensuring safety during all interventions in hospital, home visits, and other environments.
• Liaising with social services, district nursing, and community therapy teams to coordinate rehabilitation and equipment needs.
• Collaborating with MDT colleagues and other therapy services to deliver high-quality, consistent services.
• Maintaining high professional standards and promoting quality improvements relevant to the OT service and profession.
• Understanding and applying national guidelines and legislation in OT practice.

Please see the full job description for more details.