Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 (or experienced band 5) Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Richmond Community Neuro Rehabilitation service (CNRT) which includes the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team. The post is a part-time secondment: 2 days (15 hours) a week for an initial 18 months, with the possibility to extend.
You will join a team of experienced Occupational Therapists providing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programme to neurologically impaired adults in the community.
Appointments are mainly home visits with some out-patient clinics, therefore a car owner/driver is recommended.
Main duties of the job
Please see job description for full responsibilities.
- To perform skilled OT assessment of patients including complex physical and psychological conditions.
- To provide evidence-based treatment programmes, guided by patient orientated goal setting, whilst liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
- To deliver and progress these individualised treatment programmes and provide advice to family and carers.
- To provide a high standard OT service, working autonomously with supervision and support, and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which contain more information about the role.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ diploma in OT and HCPC registered
- Membership of RCOT
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as a team member, being flexible, reliable and committed, confident and self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal skills - incl observation, listening and empathy skills, sensitivity and tact
- Able to problem solve and use initiative
Desirable
- Car owner/driver
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively with the MDT
- To work as an autonomous practitioner
- Able to present information - written and orally - in a clear, logical manner
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues of all ages and abilities
Desirable
- Able to supervise and support junior staff, non-qualified staff and students.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in physical rehabilitation, management of neurological conditions, care of the elderly, falls, orthopaedics, etc
- Experience of core skills in physical rehabilitation including therapeutic handling, use of outcome measures, goal setting
- Knowledge and experience of OT assessments and interventions
- Experience working as part of an OT team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in the use of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of supervising therapy assistants or junior staff
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This advert is for Community Occupational Therapist (18 month secondment) with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Richmond Rehab Unit. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45953.00 to £54254.00. The contract type is Secondment: 18 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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