# Occupational Therapist - Band 5

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Town:** Thornton Heath
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 per annum incl. of HCAS (Outer)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T08:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T14:43:15.190Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8084833
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

We are looking for motivated Occupational Therapist to work in Adult social care adults community team.

Our friendly and supportive department provides excellent opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within a sound framework of regular appraisal and CPD including regular IST. This post offers excellent scope for professional development. If you are looking for new challenges and to further your skills, this could be the post for you. to develop skills and knowledge and gain experience

Proposed Interview Date TBC

### Main duties of the job

- You will be responsible for providing occupational therapy assessments, advice and support relating to the needs of people aged 16 or over in their homes including residential settings, for people who are ordinarily resident in Croydon You will recommend and implement an agreed occupational therapy care plan, in an effective way to reduce risk, optimise function and well-being, supporting carers, and applying the principles of best value.
- Responsible for =Occupational Therapy Assistants / Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Broad undergraduate / postgraduate experience
- Experience of adult social care / community occupational therapy
- understanding of equipment provision
- moving and handling experience

**Desirable**

- Car driver and owner

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Understanding of lone working
- knowledge of adult social care legislation
- ability to work independently and flexibly
- able to support and supervise assistants and students
- ability to manage a complex caseload

### Education and Qualifications

**Essential**

- BSc, MSc or diploma in OT
- Registered with HCPC

## Documents

- [ps (pdf, 72.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10377963)
- [jd (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10377962)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)

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