Occupational Therapist Band 6

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 03 May 2025

Job summary

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Trust: North London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Chase Farm Hospital

Ward: Enfield Acute Inpatient Therapy Team

Pay Rates: £20.82 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri - 09:00 - 17:00

Main duties of the job

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity? North London NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement.

North London NHS Foundation Trust believe that by working together, the Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and their patients than they can by working apart, transforming and creating a positive environment for their service users, staff and visitors.

If youre passionate about making a difference in Occupational Therapy and working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team, wed love to hear from you!

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£20.82 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-80704

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 8JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role you will:

- You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and independently manage a varied and complex caseload.

- You will provide a variety of specialised Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions, promoting a recovery approach and social inclusion on the wards, community settings and home visits as appropriate.

- You will work with other AHP staff in the team to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users across the three acute wards.

What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:

- You will have demonstrable experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.

- You will be HCPC registered.

- You must possess MSc/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.

- You will have demonstrable experience of acute inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

  • Be Part of a Caring Community Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
  • Weekly Pay Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
  • Blue Light Card Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
  • Priority Access to Shifts Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
  • 24/7 Support Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
  • Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
  • Training & Development Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSPs academy.
  • Diverse Work Experience Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
  • NHSP Member Perks Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
  • Convenient Parking On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role you will:

- You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and independently manage a varied and complex caseload.

- You will provide a variety of specialised Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions, promoting a recovery approach and social inclusion on the wards, community settings and home visits as appropriate.

- You will work with other AHP staff in the team to provide a comprehensive therapy programme for service users across the three acute wards.

What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:

- You will have demonstrable experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.

- You will be HCPC registered.

- You must possess MSc/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.

- You will have demonstrable experience of acute inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

  • Be Part of a Caring Community Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
  • Weekly Pay Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
  • Blue Light Card Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
  • Priority Access to Shifts Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
  • 24/7 Support Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
  • Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
  • Training & Development Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSPs academy.
  • Diverse Work Experience Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
  • NHSP Member Perks Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
  • Convenient Parking On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll need:
  • -You will have demonstrable experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
  • -You will have demonstrable experience of acute inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:
  • -You will be HCPC registered.
  • -You must possess MSc/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll need:
  • -You will have demonstrable experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
  • -You will have demonstrable experience of acute inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:
  • -You will be HCPC registered.
  • -You must possess MSc/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Amy Dixon

amy.dixon@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£20.82 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-80704

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 8JL


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