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Bromley Healthcare CIC

Band 7 Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

Occupational Therapist - Band 7

£51,883 - £58,544 per annum pro rata incof HCAS

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? We're excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Integrated Therapy Service in the vibrant borough of Bromley. As part of our team, you will afforded excellent opportunities: Shape the future of our OT service- Be actively involved in the further digitisation of our service, helping us innovate and transform the way we deliver care. Receive support to lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development projects. Grow your leadership skills- Enhance your leadership skillswith opportunities designed to support your career progression. If you're an enthusiastic and forward-thinking OT with a commitment to delivering high-quality care--and the ambition to grow within a supportive and innovative team--we want to hear from you!

Your role will encompass completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading group education and treatment, and Occupational & physiotherapy service development. The post will primarily involve working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal-orientated discharge planning within their homes.

Interviews expected to be held on the 3rd and 4th June 2025.

We offer both full and part-time roles, providing 7-day service coverage across Bromley.

Main duties of the job

The individual in this position is responsible for safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. They will receive training at the appropriate level based on their role.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

  • Belonging

  • Health and wellbeing

  • Continuous learning and innovation

  • Compassion

The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 C's - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare's relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

The job description outlines the immediate requirements and objectives for the position. It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The individual in this role may be asked to perform additional tasks that are appropriate for their job grade, as directed by their line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in service requirements, and any adjustments will be discussed with the employee.

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 provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

848-BHC-132-25

Job locations

Central Court

1B Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this rewarding role, you'll support adults in their own homes, care homes and remotely, managing complex cases and creating meaningful, person-centred intervention plans to reduce the impact of disability and ill health.

The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;

  • Complex clinical assessments - Moving and Handling and seating specific assessments. Equipment provision and comprehensive Moving and Handling risk assessments and handovers.

  • Supervision of junior staffRehab assistants,PTs and OTs.

  • Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.

  • Completing return to work and managing sickness as per policy.

  • Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPIs

  • Lead on therapy input in the weekly MDT and caseload workshops.

  • The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Integrated Therapy Service.

  • Service development; a review of current occupational therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.

  • Lead on competency training for Rehab assistants and therapy staff.

  • Completing Audits

  • Supporting patient allocations with the admin team and reviewing new patients in the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this rewarding role, you'll support adults in their own homes, care homes and remotely, managing complex cases and creating meaningful, person-centred intervention plans to reduce the impact of disability and ill health.

The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;

  • Complex clinical assessments - Moving and Handling and seating specific assessments. Equipment provision and comprehensive Moving and Handling risk assessments and handovers.

  • Supervision of junior staffRehab assistants,PTs and OTs.

  • Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.

  • Completing return to work and managing sickness as per policy.

  • Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPIs

  • Lead on therapy input in the weekly MDT and caseload workshops.

  • The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Integrated Therapy Service.

  • Service development; a review of current occupational therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.

  • Lead on competency training for Rehab assistants and therapy staff.

  • Completing Audits

  • Supporting patient allocations with the admin team and reviewing new patients in the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of the RCOT.

Skills

Essential

  • Good awareness of a range of clinical conditions and their management
  • Research, teaching and leadership skills.
  • Use of own car for work

Desirable

  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses.
  • Educators training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in previous rotational post or community-based position
  • Moving and Handling experience- risk assessment and moving and handling documentation

Desirable

  • Experience of leading a team

Information Technology

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of the RCOT.

Skills

Essential

  • Good awareness of a range of clinical conditions and their management
  • Research, teaching and leadership skills.
  • Use of own car for work

Desirable

  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses.
  • Educators training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in previous rotational post or community-based position
  • Moving and Handling experience- risk assessment and moving and handling documentation

Desirable

  • Experience of leading a team

Information Technology

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point.

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

Central Court

1B Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

1B Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead

Robyn Ridgeway

robyn.ridgeway@nhs.net

02083158750

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

848-BHC-132-25

Job locations

Central Court

1B Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA


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