Job overview

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our LIFE Therapy Team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation within an intermediate care bed setting.

Working as part of the LIFE therapy team, the post-holder will provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients, identifying specialist needs and will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

The post-holder will base mainly in the intermediate care bed setting, working collaboratively with the team and external providers, to ensure the right care, by the right person, at the right time, and in the right place. They will aim to enable patients to regain independence or achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential, and to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. In addition they will assist with facilitating early hospital discharge.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

You will primarily be based in the Intermediate Care beds and you may also visit people in their own homes and care homes, bringing high-quality therapy directly to where it’s needed most.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Assess and treat patients with clear, person-centred therapy plans, delivering effective interventions and reviewing progress.
• Coordinate and support day-to-day service delivery, helping the LIFE therapy team run smoothly and responsively.
• Lead, manage and supervise Support Workers, alongside overseeing key administrative tasks within the team.
• Work alongside MDT colleagues and other partner services to support high quality interventions and co-ordinated care.
• Assist with planning and supporting discharges from the Intermediate care bed setting, either back to usual place of residence or alternative destination.
• Actively contribute to MDT meetings and family conferences, ensuring joined-up care and confident communication with patients and families.
• Make independent, evidence-based clinical decisions that influence practice and improve outcomes.
• Use your knowledge of HR policies to manage staff appropriately, fairly, and consistently.
• Take ownership of your professional development, maintaining and strengthening clinical skills through courses, conferences and workshops, and staying up to date with national and local policies—building deep expertise in chronic disease processes and their management.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services to a diverse population of more than 360,000 people across the borough of Croydon. Employing around 4,100 staff, the Trust was formed through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust and has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care across both acute and community settings.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest hospitals in London. Alongside our hospital services, we are leading the way in delivering more care closer to home through our community teams, including district nursing, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons. As demand for healthcare continues to grow, we remain committed to innovation, transformation and continuous improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. We place a strong emphasis on staff development, education and career progression, recognising that our people are at the heart of everything we do.