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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Bromley Healthcare CIC

The closing date is 15 May 2025

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Job summary

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 7 Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum (including HCAS), pro rata Are you an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge? We're looking for a dynamic Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our innovative Post-Covid Community Pathway Service in Bromley. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a growing service that's making a real difference to people's lives. We are in an exciting period of service expansion, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop/refine their project management skills. You'll work as a key member of a supportive and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team, leading on service development, driving quality improvement, and using your specialist skills to deliver holistic, person-centred care. What we offer:

  • The chance to be part of an evolving and impactful service
  • Opportunities to lead innovation and influence service direction
  • A strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing
  • A friendly, collaborative team environment
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
If you're motivated by making a difference and want to take your career to the next level, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Interviews expected to be held around 29th May

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Occupational Therapist is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Occupational Therapy intervention to people referred to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway within Bromley Healthcare delivered to patients either in their own homes, in the community or by virtual means.

The post holder is expected to be a positive role model and an effective leader in terms of clinical management, patient care, communication and quality standards. The post holder is expected to be a clinical specialist in their respective field and to provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the organisation.

The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to the patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural, social problems.

About us

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 offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted electronics, access to an employee assistance programme, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. We are continually expanding our staff benefits and have removed the 3,500-mileage reimbursement ceiling. Bromley Healthcare is dedicated to the health and well-being of both our colleagues and patients. We provide access to a staff physiotherapist and an in-house counselling service, among other well-being initiatives. We value inclusivity and diversity, aiming to create a supportive environment where all colleagues feel valued and have equal opportunities to develop. We are committed to continuous learning, quality improvement, and innovation in our pursuit of excellence. Our strategy can be found here: Our strategy - Bromley Healthcare

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

848-BHC-116-25

Job locations

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an Occupational Therapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the serviceby:

Clinical:

  • Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.

  • Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.

  • Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.

  • Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.

  • Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.

  • To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.

  • Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.

  • To attend and lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.

  • To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.

  • To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an Occupational Therapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the serviceby:

Clinical:

  • Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.

  • Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.

  • Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.

  • Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.

  • Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.

  • To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.

  • Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.

  • To attend and lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.

  • To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.

  • To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Post graduate MSc in relevant field

Professional registration

Essential

  • Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of RCOT

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Practice Educator training

Desirable

  • Evidence of studying at MSc level

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
  • Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Use of electronic patient record systems

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience relevant to the service
  • Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
  • Experience of working in the community

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi professional care planning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Post graduate MSc in relevant field

Professional registration

Essential

  • Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of RCOT

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Practice Educator training

Desirable

  • Evidence of studying at MSc level

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
  • Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Use of electronic patient record systems

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience relevant to the service
  • Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
  • Experience of working in the community

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi professional care planning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead

Natalie Martlew

n.martlew@nhs.net

07714170330

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

848-BHC-116-25

Job locations

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


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