Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-132-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Central Court
- Town
- Orpington
- Salary
- £51,883 - £58,544 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/06/2025
Employer heading
Band 7 Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Occupational Therapist - Band 7
£51,883 - £58,544 per annum pro rata incof HCAS
Your role will encompass completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading group education and treatment, and Occupational & physiotherapy service development. The post will primarily involve working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal-orientated discharge planning within their homes.
Interviews expected to be held on the 3rd and 4th June 2025.
We offer both full and part-time roles, providing 7-day service coverage across Bromley.
Main duties of the job
The individual in this position is responsible for safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. They will receive training at the appropriate level based on their role.
The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;
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Belonging
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Health and wellbeing
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Continuous learning and innovation
- Compassion
The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 C’s – Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.
The job description outlines the immediate requirements and objectives for the position. It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The individual in this role may be asked to perform additional tasks that are appropriate for their job grade, as directed by their line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in service requirements, and any adjustments will be discussed with the employee.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this rewarding role, you'll support adults in their own homes, care homes and remotely, managing complex cases and creating meaningful, person-centred intervention plans to reduce the impact of disability and ill health.
The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;
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Complex clinical assessments - Moving and Handling and seating specific assessments. Equipment provision and comprehensive Moving and Handling risk assessments and handovers.
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Supervision of junior staff Rehab assistants, PT’s and OT’s.
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Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.
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Completing return to work and managing sickness as per policy.
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Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPI’s
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Lead on therapy input in the weekly MDT and caseload workshops.
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The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Integrated Therapy Service.
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Service development; a review of current occupational therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.
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Lead on competency training for Rehab assistants and therapy staff.
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Completing Audits
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Supporting patient allocations with the admin team and reviewing new patients in the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of the RCOT.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good awareness of a range of clinical conditions and their management
- Research, teaching and leadership skills.
- Use of own car for work
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses.
- Educators training.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in previous rotational post or community-based position
- Moving and Handling experience- risk assessment and moving and handling documentation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading a team
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robyn Ridgeway
- Job title
- Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 315 8750
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