Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational


Location
Romford, England
Salary
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive
Profession
Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills / Abilities

    Ability to work without supervision

  • Skills / Abilities

    Ability to demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practise and research

  • Expereince / Knowledge

    Broad acute inpatient experience at Band 5 Occupational Therapist level or above

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills / Abilities

    Experience of supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors

  • Skills / Abilities

    Presentation skills

  • Expereince / Knowledge

    Experience at Band 6 Occupational Therapist level

Job overview

Are you a highly qualified, reliable and innovative Occupational Therapist.

We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high-quality care as we are.

Rotations include Stroke, Acute Frailty Therapy Team, Care of the elderly, Specialist haematology and oncology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Acute Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Surgical, Acute medical ward and Respiratory.

We have a philosophy of continuous learning to improve patient outcomes as well as developing the skills of our staff With the support of our Practice Development Facilitator for Therapies and our Senior Intern for Allied Healthcare Professionals, BHRUT is an ideal place to continue your growth in your career. We have an established in-service training programme. You will also be well supported by experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapists and Band 8a Clinical Lead’s in each rotational post.

To find out what is happening in BHRUT Therapies please follow us on Twitter:

@BHRUT_Therapies

Main duties of the job

  • Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.
  • To participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme, this involves working across both sites and in the community.
  • To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.

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