Community Occupational Therapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Romford is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Havering Intermediate Care team. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering occupational therapy interventions in a community setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and IT skills, a Band 6 registration, and the ability to manage pressure effectively. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Training opportunities

High-Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Car driver with full UK license is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to manage pressure and effectively communicate is vital.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical visits to patients in their homes.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

Occupational Therapist registered at Band 6 level

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within Havering Intermediate Care team. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a community-based, fully integrated service with district nurses, physiotherapists, nurses and community matrons to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside and attend training with nursing and therapy colleagues within a large multi-disciplinary team, delivering valued, challenging and rewarding work within the team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical visits to patients in their own homes and care homes, delivering occupational therapy interventions.
• Be flexible, work well in a team, manage pressure, and communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT.

Qualifications and Skills

• Occupational Therapist registered at Band 6 level.
• Car driver with full UK license and access to a car (essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and IT skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT members.

Development and Support

You will be supported with continuing professional development and training opportunities within a large multi-disciplinary team.

Values

NELFT values 2025-2030: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.

Contractual Details

• Probationary period applies.
• Starting with NELFT: new starters join on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction (up to two weeks), including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation.
• Induction is held at the head office in Rainham, Essex.
• High-Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: 15% of basic salary, with a range of £4,714 to £5,941.

Additional Information

• Detailed job description and person specification are attached for reference. Applicants are encouraged to refer closely to them when applying. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria; development needs can be discussed at interview.
• Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor organisation but sponsorship is not guaranteed for all roles; please check UKVI eligibility.
• Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during recruitment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.