Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 14 October 2025
Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Intensive Rehabilitation Service (IRS)
The IRS is a well-established, multidisciplinary community team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. We provide an innovative alternative to hospital-based rehabilitation, enabling patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes.
Working closely with inpatient rehabilitation services and acute care partners, the IRS facilitatesearly supported dischargesand deliversintensive, person-centred rehabilitation programmesin the community. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where your contribution will make a real difference to patient outcomes.
Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of community rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the successful candidate to work as part of the team based in the community setting but with interface with other NELFT services and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery is of a high quality and provided 365 days per year.
As part of the Intensive Rehabilitation service we can offer you:
- Regular clinical and managerial supervision
- A programme of In-service training including journal club
- Training and development opportunities
The post holder will utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to perform a specialist, comprehensive assessments using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate a treatment plan based on clinical findings. Excellent communication skills are essential as well as good knowledge of current OT best practice and the ability to work as an effective team member across multi-professional team.
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.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa (plus HCAS) pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
395-AR067-25
Job locations
Block 8. Goodmayes Hospital
Barley Lane
Ilford
IG3 8XJ
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Block 8. Goodmayes Hospital
Barley Lane
Ilford
IG3 8XJ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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