Main area Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Ideally two consecutive days, opposite to current band 7 OT.) Job ref 394-MVCS-7628482DT
Employer The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Beaconsfield East, Hillingdon Hospital Town Uxbridge Salary £53,751 - £60,651 pa inc Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2026
Specialist Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
Job Summary/ Statement
This is an exciting opportunity to work part time, 15 hours per week, ideally over two consecutive days, opposite to current band 7 OT, on a inpatient older adult rehabilitation unit .
We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to co-lead the OT provision on an inpatient rehabilitation ward. The post holder will ensure timely and specialist assessment, treatment, and discharge of older adult patients. Work closely with the current Band 7 OT who works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and B7 PT. Together you will help shape and develop the older adult rehabilitation service.
The role is based on the Trust’s 20 bedded, dementia friendly Beaconsfield East ward, which is consultant led. The established and diverse MDT consists of junior doctors, nurses, OTs, PTs, support workers, discharge coordinators and community colleagues. This is a unique inpatient older adult rehabilitation ward that has been specially designed with the help of a government grant to provide an environment tailored to meet the needs of older people with cognitive and physical impairments. The ward includes a sensory room, dining / activity space and sensory garden. We currently run a 5-day service, with plans of expanding into a 7-day service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
To utilise highly specialist Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge to assess, treat and discharge patients admitted to hospital.
To ensure the effective day-to-day therapy provision on the ward, including ensuring adequate to meet service demands, providing in service training, and leading on service development projects.
Working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to promote and deliver high quality patient care.
To provide cover, specialist knowledge and support to the wider therapy team as required, including working across wards and specialisms.
To actively participate in providing and receiving regular supervision and appraisal of supervisee(s), including annual Personal Development Review and rotational objectives.
To be a specialist resource of knowledge for health care professionals.
To provide expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers, relatives, and other non-professionals.
To undertake delegated responsibilities to support the Therapy Lead in day-to-day service operation, evaluation, and development.
To lead on a therapy department service improvement project.
Working for our organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Person Spec
* Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC registration
* Management and leadership training
* Attendance on advanced clinical courses / relevant to the field
* Extensive experience of applying the Occupational Therapy process in a range of NHS clinic settings.
* Extensive post registration clinical experience working with older adults in acute and rehabilitation settings.
* Extensive experience of assessing, treating and discharging patients with complex needs.
* Member of RCOT
* Member of specialist section e.g. RCOT Older Adults.
* Experience of undertaking responsibility for staff sickness, annual leave, performance management, appraisal process etc.
At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right skills and values to support our commitment to high-quality care.
Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in applications is monitored. Any misuse that results in an inaccurate representation of a candidate’s abilities may affect the outcome of the application. Applicants will be required to declare any use of AI prior to submitting their application.
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population. Please note that all candidates at risk in London and going through the NHS London Redeployment scheme are to be given priority as part of the recruitment process where their application meets the essential criteria for the role.
Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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