Senior OT for Intermediate Care Beds - Band 6

Croydon Health Services; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our LIFE Therapy Team, delivering patient-centred rehabilitation within the intermediate care bed setting.

You will assess and treat patients with clear therapy plans, coordinate service delivery, supervise Support Workers, work with MDT colleagues, and support early discharge and home‑based care when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with clear, person-centred therapy plans, delivering effective interventions and reviewing progress.
• Coordinate and support day-to-day service delivery, helping the LIFE therapy team run smoothly and responsively.
• Lead, manage and supervise Support Workers, alongside overseeing key administrative tasks within the team.
• Work alongside MDT colleagues and other partner services to support high quality interventions and co-ordinated care.
• Assist with planning and supporting discharges from the Intermediate care bed setting, either back to usual place of residence or alternative destination.
• Actively contribute to MDT meetings and family conferences, ensuring joined-up care and confident communication with patients and families.
• Make independent, evidence-based clinical decisions that influence practice and improve outcomes.
• Use your knowledge of HR policies to manage staff appropriately, fairly, and consistently.
• Take ownership of your professional development, maintaining and strengthening clinical skills through courses, conferences and workshops, and staying up to date with national and local policies—building deep expertise in chronic disease processes and their management.

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our LIFE Therapy Team, delivering patient-centred rehabilitation within the intermediate care bed setting.

You will assess and treat patients with clear therapy plans, coordinate service delivery, supervise Support Workers, work with MDT colleagues, and support early discharge and home‑based care when appropriate.