# Band 6 Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-occupational-therapist/be87765c-ceff-4d3a-8a90-3cf2466c42c4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-occupational-therapist/be87765c-ceff-4d3a-8a90-3cf2466c42c4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Fixed Term - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend Working to cover UCR) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T11:43:11.624Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Clapham_Bedford/East_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8164486 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8164486?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Community Occupational Therapist (Physical) Band 6 Band 5 to band 6 developmental opportunity Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives through physical rehabilitation when discharged home from hospital? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral? North Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the 7 day service. You need to be responsive, have strong assessment skills with a personalised approach for a wide range of needs/conditions. You will then develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations. You will need skills in moving and handling, risk assessing and identifying solutions to reduce risk. You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach. You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements. All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. ### Main duties of the job We are committed to supporting workforce development and welcome applications from experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists who demonstrate the potential to progress to Band 6. Candidates who do not yet meet all Band 6 competencies may be appointed at Band 5 within a structured developmental role, with a clear competency framework and support in place to enable progression to Band 6, typically within 12 months, subject to successful assessment and service needs. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please kindly see the attached Job Description Please do not apply if you do not hold a full driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention - Core rehabilitation skills - Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability - Experiences of working within the community **Desirable** - Experience of working within the NHS ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions - Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions - Excellent communication skills - Ability to lead and motivate others - Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required - Good team player and leader - Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload. - Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly - Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity - Work and carry out assessments in clients’ homes - Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment - Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill - Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers **Desirable** - Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions ### Education/ Qualification/ Training **Essential** - BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma - HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist - Clear record of post graduate experience **Desirable** - Significant and relevant post graduate experience ## Documents - [elft strategy (pdf, 153.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1708) - [elft at a glance (pdf, 151.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1110) - [elft staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 920.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1111) - [trust demographic information (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1844) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 429.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10465710) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.