Occupational Therapist | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Older Adults Therapy Team on Beaconsfield East ward. This part-time post (0.6 WTE / 22.5 hours per week) involves assessment, treatment and discharge planning for inpatients in a dementia-friendly rehabilitation unit.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff and student placements, and may work across wards to support a seven-day service; salary is £45,953 - £54,254

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with NHS experience.
• Band 6 OT in Older Adults Rehabilitation Unit.
• Beaconsfield East ward involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat inpatients on Beaconsfield East with dementia-friendly care.
• Plan and coordinate discharge for rehabilitation patients.
• Supervise junior staff and facilitate student placements.
• Collaborate with MDT and other wards to support seven-day service.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

MDT teamwork

Supervision

Student placements

Job description

Occupational Therapist | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: The Hillingdon Hospital

Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata/ per annum (incl. of HCAA)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Adults Therapy Team at Hillingdon Hospital for a part time (0.6 whole time equivalent / 22.5 hours per week) band 6 OT.

We are seeking a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, integrated inpatient therapy department on our dementia friendly Older Adults Rehabilitation Unit. There is a strong, collaborative, MDT approach on the ward, which is Consultant led and supported by nurses, AHPs and the wider team including discharge support workers and charities.

The therapy department is the third largest staff group within the Trust and is widely respected. As a band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential part in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients receiving rehabilitation on Beaconsfield East. You will work closely with the patient, their support network, and Multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve a positive outcome. As a B6 you will also supervise junior staff and facilitate student placements, while being supported by experienced B7 OTs and PT to grow and maximise your potential.

You will primarily be based in the therapy department's Beaconsfield East team but will have the opportunity to work across wards to cover the acute Older Adult wards, and the wider department as the service demands, which includes a Discharge Ready Ward.

This post is currently weekday only, however the Trust is working today included in the 7-day service.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,

community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals

provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

£45,953 - £54,254 pro rata/ per annum (incl. of HCAA)