Senior Occupational Therapists – Surgery & Critical Care

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist in Surgery & Critical Care in London. The role involves delivering high-quality patient-centred therapy, leading staff, and working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. The position is crucial for maintaining service delivery during a maternity period and requires significant expertise and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience as a senior OT.
• Evidence of CPD in line with HPC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard occupational therapy service to patients in the surgery team.
• Coordinate occupational therapy staff working in these areas.

Skills

Current best practices in OT

Leadership and motivation skills

Organisational and delegation skills

Clear oral and written communication

Knowledge of relevant policies

Flexibility and reliability

Education

Diploma/degree in OT

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Member of British Association of OT

Job description

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Senior Occupational Therapists – Surgery & Critical Care, London

Client: Barts Health NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 98c8a16502d8

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Do you have the skills to work and lead in Surgery + Critical Care setting? We seek a senior OT who can support the continued provision of high quality, patient-centred therapy service adhering to evidence-based practice to cover a maternity period.

The ethos of the therapy department is strongly aligned with the Trust’s We Care Values. The department’s vision:

"To be the heart of NEL, empowering people to live their best life, committed to innovative development of our staff and services with transparency. Think of us as part of your caring family as we are proud to be one."

We are looking for someone who will join us in delivering this vision.

The Therapy Department benefits from an integrated approach to OT and Physiotherapy management, providing clear OT-specific professional leadership. There is a strong commitment to staff training and development.

Whipps Cross Hospital is a District General hospital with 17 beds in Critical Care. The surgical wards admit general surgery and gynaecological caseloads, with occasional orthopaedic outliers.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to patients in the surgery team.

To coordinate occupational therapy staff working in these areas.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The trust is on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care and be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours.

We promote an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging, valuing diversity and supporting equality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached documents for details.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Diploma/degree in OT
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of British Association of OT

Experience

• Post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting
• Experience as a senior OT
• Experience in surgery, critical care, and amputees
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with audit/research
• Experience supervising staff
• Evidence of CPD in line with HPC guidelines

Skills

• Knowledge of current best practices in OT for relevant settings
• Specialist clinical skills in surgery, critical care, and amputees
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Understanding of legal responsibilities and ethics
• Training delivery skills
• Organisational and delegation skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Flexibility and reliability

Communication

• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Accurate patient documentation