Occupational Therapist Care for the elderly - Band 6NHS AfC: Band 6

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Carshalton seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat elderly patients. Responsibilities include managing own caseload, supervising juniors, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a professional registration. This role offers competitive benefits and supports continuing development.

Benefits

London high cost area supplement

Dedicated training schemes

Competitive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of experience in a related field.
• Professional registration required.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and treatment planning.
• Manage own caseload and keep comprehensive records.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Flexibility

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning and intervention delivery of patients referred to their caseload. The post holder will be required to supervise junior staff, technicians, assistants and students as appropriate.

They will be expected to participate in development and monitoring of service standards and to assist in the running of the day to day service.

The rotation consists of five clinical speciality areas as detailed below. Post holders will rotate between posts every nine months or shorter/longer depending on joining date or the needs of the service. Training opportunities exist, integrated with a Personal Development Plan/Appraisal, ensuring staff participate in CPD. All staff must be flexible and willing to work in any area.

Main duties of the job

·To assist in planning and providing a high quality service for service users, in conjunction with the service manager and senior therapists.

·To be responsible for managing own case load and prioritising as appropriate.

·Depending on complexity of client need and caseload, take responsibility for designated caseload of patients to negotiate, agree and plan interventions.

·To keep up to date comprehensive records/reports, which are clear and concise for the client’s records and which comply with quality standards of Trust/Service policies and meet legal requirements.

·To monitor the effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measures and evaluation of practice.

·To apply good clinical reasoning skills in order to facilitate safe, timely discharge for clients requiring OT intervention

·To monitor and review the client’s progress to ensure a consistent, equitable, high quality service, and to change intervention to meet clinical need as necessary.

·To work with clients and carers to assist them in making decisions regarding their needs by providing relevant information and advice.

·To liaise with multidisciplinary team and use clinical judgement, to plan and carry out Access, Home and Follow up visits (to patient’s home) depending on clients needs.

·To provide a high standard of intervention for clients of all ages (involving carers where appropriate) and carrying out assessments in client’s homes, residential care establishments, hospitals and other locations as appropriate.

·To follow departmental procedures for the completion of risk assessments when necessary.

·To assess, advise and provide appropriate equipment. To take responsibility for demonstrating safe equipment use and training for clients and carers. (Complying with moving and handling regulations).

·To have knowledge of Departments’ policy of dealing with decontamination and safe handling of contaminated equipment. To ensure that assessment equipment is in good condition at all times (complying with infection control procedures).

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to create a health and care system built around the people and communities of Sutton and continues to evolve through system-wide collaboration and co-creation. Through this place-based Partnership, we will ensure that the needs of people will be expressed and met locally in the place where they live.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

· To comply with the Trust’s policies on diversity, the consumption of alcohol and non-smoking.

· To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly and, when required, to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·To manage own diary to ensure an appropriate balance of clinical responsibility along with the ability to be flexible when dealing with emergencies

·To take responsibility for urgent referrals and other clinical telephone queries when necessary.

·To arrange annual leave in conjunction with other team members, in line with local and Trust policies.

·To work co- operatively with colleagues regarding equipment resources.

·To flexibly plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and adjusting plans as required according to staffing levels and work prioritisation.

·Be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions

·To assist in the planning of junior staff, students and assistants timetables and deputise for the band 7 in organisational duties.

·To participate at meetings where appropriate for professional and educational purposes. To chair or minute take when required

·To carry out all necessary administration involved in ordering equipment within budget limits. To know the process involved when ordering from suppliers, being able to query and trace orders through the system.

·To contribute towards planning/developing the service by involvement in monitoring and evaluating activities, sharing ideas in team meetings and supporting improvement.

·To actively initiate, participate and support line manager in team development and Service improvement.

·To actively participate in ensuring that systems and processes are in place to deliver an efficient and effective service.

·To support and participate in clinical governance initiatives in Service area.

Person specification

Professional Registation

6 Months Experience

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusionwill lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.