Senior Occupational Therapist – Acute Frailty Lead

Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Frailty Therapy Team. You will lead a busy team, provide highly specialist OT input for elderly and medical patients, and drive discharge planning with fast, robust decision-making.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice, teaching and supervising junior staff, and contributing to policy development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Evidence of recent CPD is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT service for acute elderly/medical patients with focus on discharge planning.
• Lead and coordinate the OT team under Clinical Leads, ensuring effective care delivery.
• Teach, supervise and appraise Band 6/5, student OT and therapy assistants.
• Deputise for senior colleagues when required in management and clinical areas.
• Contribute to service development through policy and guideline work using evidence-based practice.
• Undertake supervision, mentoring and performance development plans to promote professional effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Frailty care

Autonomous practice

Discharge planning

MDT collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Frailty Therapy Team. You will lead a busy team, provide highly specialist OT input for elderly and medical patients, and drive discharge planning with fast, robust decision-making.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice, teaching and supervising junior staff, and contributing to policy development.