Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist based at Heart of Hounslow Health Centre. This full-time position involves working in community rehabilitation with opportunities to lead and support a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and have relevant experience in various healthcare settings. Salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521 per annum, with a permanent contract available.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of qualified practice.
• Experience including orthopaedics, medical, neurology and elderly care.
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance.

Responsibilities

• Work within client-centred rehabilitation across service pathways.
• Manage time effectively and be flexible to meet service needs.
• Support safe patient management through intermediate care services.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Core skills in rehabilitation

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Community Recovery Service is an integrated provider with the London Borough of Hounslow offering Intermediate Care for Hounslow residents. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Rehabilitation support staff. The service delivers on pathways including community rehabilitation, Reablement and hospital discharges, operating 7 days per week (weekend working on a rota basis).

We are seeking a senior Occupational Therapist with a broad range of skills, experience and knowledge who is looking for an opportunity to further develop skills in community rehabilitation and Reablement. The post offers opportunities to work within a forward-thinking, integrated community service across health and social care, based at the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a large, supportive rehabilitation service and work within client-centred rehabilitation across service pathways: Community Rehabilitation and Reablement.
• Work autonomously as well as within a busy multidisciplinary team; manage time effectively and be flexible to meet service needs.
• Utilise sound clinical reasoning and an established Occupational Therapy skill set; contribute to professional development of junior staff and students; participate in multidisciplinary audits and research.
• Support safe patient management through intermediate care services in the community and contribute to quality initiatives and pathways development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent; HCPC registered; evidence of personal/professional development (portfolio).
• Essential: Registered Occupational Therapist with 2 or more years of qualified practice; broad experience including orthopaedics, medical, neurology and elderly care; core skills in rehabilitation and management of complex conditions; ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance; well-established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment techniques; ability to communicate clearly via written and spoken word.
• Desirable: RCOT membership; membership of relevant Clinical Interest Groups; experience supervising junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants; able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Desirable and Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 requirements.
• UK Registration: current UK professional registration (NHS Careers website for reference).

Details

• Employer: West London NHS Trust
• Job location: Heart of Hounslow Health Centre, Hounslow, TW3 3EL
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per annum (inclusive)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Date posted: 17 September 2025
• Reference: 222-HOU-086