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Job overview
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with post qualification experience to join our team at Whipps Cross. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced OTs looking for the next challenge and wanting to develop clinical & leadership skills across a wide and varied settings to cover maternity leave.
We offer fantastic Band 6 rotation opportunities that will help you to develop and consolidate your skills in:
- Hand Therapy
- Stroke and Neurotherapy
- Orthopaedics
- Surgery, Critical Care and Amputees
- Medicine and Palliative Care
- Older People Services / Care of the Elderly
- Emergency Therapy Team (Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Units)
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer the benefits of working in one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, with access to a variety of education and training opportunities and a robust personal development program. We offer Professional OT support and development provided from the on-site OT Clinical Leads in conjunction with the OT/PT Clinical Lead. In addition to site-based In-service Training, we provide a Trust-wide post-core programme. We have a dedicated departmental Practice Development team to support your learning and development.
The service operates a seven day service covering core hours between 8am and 6pm. You will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who is prepared to work across a 7 day rota.
To provide high quality occupational therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients including the advanced assessment and treatment of patients, provision of individual and group education and treatment, provision of assistive devices (orthotics) and equipment, minor structural home adaptations and provision of complex disability management and advocacy services.
To contribute to the acute hospital occupational therapy weekend service provision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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
Other
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish trust with patients, evidenced by at least one example of creating a safe, supportive therapeutic environment (e.g., explaining interventions clearly, using de‑escalation techniques, or adapting communication to patient needs).
- Demonstrate ability to work across a 7-day service.
- Demonstrate Digital Skills, for example: ability to use MS Software
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and document clinical risks, with at least one example of applying a recognized risk‑management process (e.g., risk assessments, safety plans, incident reporting) and describing the actions taken to reduce or manage the risk.
- Experience providing structured supervision, guidance, or competency support to junior staff, assistants, or students, evidenced by at least one example such as supervising a student placement, completing a competency checklist, or delivering feedback during supervision sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver training sessions to colleagues or other professional groups, evidenced by at least one example of internal (OT team) or external (wider MDT) teaching, including the topic, audience, and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise a clinical caseload, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks appropriately, evidenced by specific examples of managing competing demands or coordinating workload within a team.
- Ability to present information clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing, evidenced by examples such as case presentations, written reports, handovers, or contributions to MDT meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to remain professional and effective when working with distressed, emotional, or aggressive patients/carers, evidenced by at least one example of de‑escalation, boundary‑setting, or managing conflict safely.
- Demonstrated ability to prescribe ADL equipment in line with clinical indications, providing at least one example of doing so that has lead to a good patient outcome.
- Demonstrated ability to write structured and accurate clinical case notes e.g. using SOAP notes or other documentation standards.
- Demonstrate ability to complete a Moving and Handling risk assessment to ensure patient and own safety e.g. TILE.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working as an OT, with clinical examples provided to demonstrate responsibilities undertaken and outcomes achieved.
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical settings e.g. Acute hospital setting and community setting. Experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Surgery and General Medicine.
- Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations
- Evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC standards.
- Experience providing structured advice, supervision, and/or training to junior staff, support workers, or OT students, evidenced by at least one example such as delivering a teaching session, supporting competency development, supervising a student placement, or contributing to induction or skills training.
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience participating in at least one service improvement activity, evidenced by a clear description of your role (e.g., data collection, analysis, report writing, presenting findings) and the outcomes or improvements resulting from the work.
- Demonstrated experience working within NHS organization.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in OT
- Member of the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Barts Health NHS Trust in Whipps Cross University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata inc. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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