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Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
- Experience
Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g. medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
- Experience
Experience of continuing professional development Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice
- Experience
Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application
- Experience
Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice.
- Experience
Awareness of group working
- Experience
Awareness of the role of OT within a physical rehabilitation setting
- Experience
Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations, NICE guidelines
- Other requirements
Full valid UK drivers license
- Other requirements
Ability to participate in a 7 day service
- Personal qualities
Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Personal qualities
Willingness to work flexibly
- Personal qualities
Be able to work within a team
- Personal qualities
Understanding of confidentiality and ability to communicate effectively with others
- Skills and abilities
Competent IT skills
- Skills and abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills and abilities
Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT
- Skills and abilities
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Skills and abilities
Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
- Skills and abilities
Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.
- Skills and abilities
awareness of health conditions Orthopaedic, stroke, neurological conditions
- Skills and abilities
Awareness of the MCA and role of cognition in OT interventions
- Education and qualifications
BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Education and qualifications
Evidence of CPD
- Education and qualifications
HCPC registration
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
experience of managing a caseload
- Experience
advanced computer literacy
- Experience
Participation in the audit process
- Other requirements
Car owner / driver with access to vehicle for work related purposes
- Skills and abilities
Experience of working within the NHS setting / rehabilitation setting
- Education and qualifications
Member of RCOT
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community In-patient rehabilitation Band 5 rotation based at Magnolia unit ( Complex multipathology / Stroke - Neuro) , Capetown ward ( general inpatient rehabilitation ) and Canterbury ward( Non- weight bearing and stepdown pathway) . There is potential to expand the rotations to cover community services in future.
Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with fast paced MDT environment.
The Occupational Therapy team is part of the Integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.
The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.
For further information on the above post please contact:
Joanne Healey (Team Lead OT for Magnolia Unit)
joanne.healey1@nhs.net / 0204 553 7721
Kavita Shastri Integrated Therapies Lead ( Inpatient rehabilitation) kavita.shastri@nhs.net 07974878754
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.
To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team. To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Team Lead OT and integrated therapies lead.
To actively participate in the available rotations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full job description please refer to detailed job description and personal specification documents
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 Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 Per Annum including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: 7 days working service. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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