Job summary
Job Opportunity: Band 7 Occupational Therapist
(16 month Fixed-Term Contract from December 2025 till April 2027)
Are you a passionate and experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapistseeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're aBand 6 OTready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for askilled, motivated, and dynamic Occupational Therapistto join our forward-thinkingIntensive Rehabilitation Service (IRS)-- a large, multidisciplinary community team based in London. Our team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality care.
The IRS providescommunity-based physical rehabilitationas an alternative to hospital bed-based care, enabling patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes. We work closely with inpatient rehabilitation services and acute care partners to facilitate early discharges and support patients through anintensive rehabilitation programmetailored to their individual needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
As a band 7 member of the Intensive Rehabilitation Service, you will join with the Occupational and Physiotherapists tasks with maintaining a high level of clinical governance within IRS.
You will do this by:
- Triaging incoming referrals into the service on a rostered basis
- Completing clinical supervisions and joint sessions with junior members of the team
- Attending MDT meetings
- Co-ordinating caseload for efficiency
- Completing audits to ensure service effectiveness
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer excellent carrier progression and work - life balance including:
Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme
Regular Supervision and Appraisal
Opportunity for Service Development and Audit
Flexibility within our 7 day working services
Agile working devices to support community based working
If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT we would welcome your application.
For further information please contact:niamh.mcphillips@nelft.nhs.uk
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer excellent carrier progression and work - life balance including:
Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme
Regular Supervision and Appraisal
Opportunity for Service Development and Audit
Flexibility within our 7 day working services
Agile working devices to support community based working
If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT we would welcome your application.
For further information please contact:niamh.mcphillips@nelft.nhs.uk
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an OT in rehabilitation
- minimum 5 years post graduate experience
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience working as an OT in community rehabilitation
Knwledge
Essential
- Understanding of NHS agenda
- Understanding of NHS priorities
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an OT in rehabilitation
- minimum 5 years post graduate experience
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience working as an OT in community rehabilitation
Knwledge
Essential
- Understanding of NHS agenda
- Understanding of NHS priorities
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
