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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7577153
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced  Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly interdisciplinary Therapy Team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 7 team lead in the Medical team.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will have their own caseload of complex medical in patients. They will provide clinical and managerial support to the therapy team working in specialty areas including infectious diseases, cardiology and respiratory medicine. Part of this role is to provide expert input to improve patient outcomes, facilitate  discharge planning and provide supervision to the band 5 OT, students and Therapy Assistants. They will  receive regular supervision and peer support as well as have opportunities for study, leadership and  in-house training.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and experienced Occupational Therapist who has significant experience of working with people with a variety of medical conditions. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of treatment strategies, have excellent and advanced communication skills and demonstrate a flexible and positive approach. They should have the ability to work well in a team and to plan and run a project.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

 

Person specification

World Class Care Values

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • • HCPC Registration in OT
  • • Completed relevant post registration specialist courses for example: • OT assessments of specific conditions • OT treatment approaches • Outcome measures • Supervision Skills Training for staff and students • OT Practice Educator course
Desirable criteria
  • • Member of Specialist OT Section group

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Substantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
  • • Experience of working as an OT at a senior level with a variety of medical presentations e.g. Respiratory, Cardiac
  • • Experience of working with elderly patients
  • • Experience of working with Bariatric patients
  • • Considerable experience of being a Band 6 OT
  • • Experience and ability of working in an acute setting
  • • Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
  • • Experience of teaching and supervising OT students.
  • • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
Desirable criteria
  • • Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Knowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
  • • Demonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences e.g. users, carers and other professionals
  • • Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
  • • Demonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
  • • Knowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
  • • Knowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • • Ability to lead a small team

Personal

Essential criteria
  • • Professional fluent in written and oral English.
  • • Ability to carry out manual handling practices.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lauren Geddes
Job title
Clinical Lead Respiratory Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
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