NHS
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
- Req#: C9391-25-0518?language=en&page=735&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HPC Registration in OT
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Experience Of Occupational Therapy during employment or fieldwork placement such as : oCarrying out OT assessments oPlanning and implementing OT treatment programmes oAbility to review and relate progress to the agreed goals/outcomes oManagement of a caseload oExperience of Occupational Therapy in the acute setting
- Appreciation and understanding of OT Core Skills
- Appreciation and understanding of OT process
- Sound knowledge of professional standards and legal framework affecting practice
- Working knowledge of the role of other professionals and agencies
- Able to promote good liaison with MDT
- Ability to use supervision appropriately
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to take responsibility and use initiative
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Windows functions
- Professional fluency in written and oral English
- To have a positive approach to changes in working practices.
- To have a flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HPC Registration in OT
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Experience Of Occupational Therapy during employment or fieldwork placement such as : oCarrying out OT assessments oPlanning and implementing OT treatment programmes oAbility to review and relate progress to the agreed goals/outcomes oManagement of a caseload oExperience of Occupational Therapy in the acute setting
- Appreciation and understanding of OT Core Skills
- Appreciation and understanding of OT process
- Sound knowledge of professional standards and legal framework affecting practice
- Working knowledge of the role of other professionals and agencies
- Able to promote good liaison with MDT
- Ability to use supervision appropriately
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to take responsibility and use initiative
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Windows functions
- Professional fluency in written and oral English
- To have a positive approach to changes in working practices.
- To have a flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
Job summary
Responsible for providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT)services to patients treated within the RFH Trust Acute site. This requiresworking under supervision and guidance and incorporating evidence-basedpractice (EBP) in the management of patient care. The rotations take place ona 6 monthly basis and includes the following clinical areas:? Health Services for Elderly People? Acute Neurosciences? Critical Care - Medicine? Critical Care - Surgery? Orthopaedics? Renal & Urology? Rapid ResponseWithin these rotations you will complete functional assessment and treatment ofpatients preparing them for safe discharge to home, the community orrehabilitation settings. The caseload consists of patients with physical andmental dysfunctions, and encompasses various specialty areas of OccupationalTherapy. Depending upon the site, this post may require the ability to performmanual handling tasks such as the hoisting and/or transfer of patients, fittingand delivery of ADL equipment, specialist splinting skills and basic IT skills.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our dynamic Therapy Services Team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post includes six-month rotations across the following areas:
NeurosciencesTrauma & OrthopaedicsRespiratory & Critical CareMedicine & SurgeryHealth Services for Elderly PeopleRapid ResponseRenal & Urology
The rotations give you the opportunity to work across a wide range of clinical specialties, to develop core occupational therapy skills in order to carry out complex occupational therapy assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychosocial issues. You will be a key member of a large multi-disciplinary team, working together in the best interests of the patients. You will be supported by a highly structured programme of learning and induction and experienced senior occupational therapists.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7262324
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Experience
Essential
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Experience
Essential
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
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National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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