Job overview

Do you want to be part of a dynamic thriving organisation to consolidate and further advance your career and skill set?

We are looking for a motivated and flexible occupational therapist to join an exciting cross trust community  rotation in Hounslow  covering community rehabilitation , home first, rapid response, neuro , falls, and MSK services.

This is an ideal opportunity for new graduates, those who are qualifying in the next 3 months or current Band 5 physiotherapist looking to build on their experience within a supportive, friendly environment. It will give you an excellent feel for how modern health care is delivered in different settings across the Borough of Hounslow.

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists receive regular supervision with senior clinicians, monthly band 5 Preceptorship  meetings , monthly physio meeting and rotation specific training as part of the band 5 competency program

Main duties of the job

Rotations include: MSK, Community Recovery Service-Reablement/Rehabilitation, Integrated Community Response Team, Falls, Hounslow Community Neuro Team,  and Discharge hub Home First. In future there will be additional rotations in mental health setting.

Each rotation is for 6 months however the post holder may be required to rotate at an earlier or later date depending on service need.
To manage own caseload, assess plan and implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards patient centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It’s personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It’s the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. 

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.  

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. 

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.