Job summary
Band 6 - Senior Occupational Therapist (Fixed Term Contract)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative anddynamic teamproviding intensive rehabilitation in the community. We are lookingfor an experienced and motivatedOccupational Therapist whois passionate about service development and providing high standard of patient centredcare.You will be working closely with a friendly team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and rehabilitation assistantswho are committed to maintaining independence, promotingself-care and assisting patients to achieve their goals. The successful candidate willbe hardworking, reliable andable to usetheir initiative and work flexibly to respond to the service needs.
Main duties of the job
The Virtual Frailty Ward / Intensive Rehabilitation Service provides daily therapy in the patient's own home. We continuously prioritise our caseload to be responsive to the changing daily needs of our service users, communicating closely with other service providers to avoid admission where it is safe to do so and providing onward referrals to other community services including health and social care.As part of the Frailty Virtual Ward / Intensive Rehabilitation Service (IRS) we see a wide variety of patients including neurological, orthopaedics, falls, long term conditions, and musculoskeletal allowing staff to get broad experience across different specialities. You will be part of a friendly and approachable team who work well together, and will be well supported by your senior management team.
The Virtual Frailty Ward/ IRS works seven days a week 365 days a year. Therapy is mainly provided from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays however, we do support flexible working. Weekends are covered on a rota basis, usually one weekend a month working from 9am to 12:45pm Saturday and Sunday. We cover Brentwood, Billericay, Wickford, Basildon and Thurrock.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
We are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFTNELFT 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 focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area SupplementThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum pro rata).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
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
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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at B5/B6 level
- Experience of previous NHS work
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Community rehabilitation
- ordering and assessment of equipment needs
RCOT membership
Essential
- Experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Knowledge of OT processes
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of goal setting
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear communication both verbally and written for documentation
Desirable
- General communication ability
Knowledge of policies
Essential
- Can demonstrate knowledge and application via experience and providing examples at interview
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems e.g. S1 and TCES
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at B5/B6 level
- Experience of previous NHS work
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Community rehabilitation
- ordering and assessment of equipment needs
RCOT membership
Essential
- Experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Knowledge of OT processes
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of goal setting
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear communication both verbally and written for documentation
Desirable
- General communication ability
Knowledge of policies
Essential
- Can demonstrate knowledge and application via experience and providing examples at interview
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems e.g. S1 and TCES
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Based across Brentwood/Billericay/Basildon/Thurrock
Brentwood Community Hospital
Essex
CM15 8DR
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
