Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist, ideally with some experience of working with people experiencing persistent pain, fatigue, Long Covid or other long‑term conditions, to join a dynamic, therapies‑led team of psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurse specialists, pharmacists and consultants. The Locomotor Pain Service is an established, award‑winning team providing high‑quality pain management services to people in Hackney living with persistent pain. There may also be the opportunity to work part‑time in our fatigue service.
Our supportive team environment will give you the opportunity to build on your existing OT skills and experience, and expand these to work with patients with complex pain presentations. Therefore experience working with persistent pain or fatigue is desirable but not essential.
There will be opportunities for close interdisciplinary working, research, teaching and training & contributing to service development. We place a strong emphasis on understanding Persistent Pain through a biopsychosocial model and encourage team members to employ psychologically informed approaches using ideas from ACT, CBT and Mindfulness. CPD is strongly supported through team‑based training and attending internal and external courses.
Please note interviews will be held face‑to‑face. The post is full‑time, though we may consider part time for the right candidate.
Main Duties of the Job
* Conduct MDT assessments alongside physiotherapy and psychology colleagues as well as specialist OT assessments and contribute to treatment planning and liaison following assessment.
* Independently manage a caseload of patients with Persistent Pain on a 1:1 basis, agreeing an appropriate, evidence‑based treatment plan for supporting pain management goals.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the existing 10‑week MDT group pain management programmes.
* Lead on the design and development of OT‑led groups for people with persistent pain and build relationships with community services and resources to support people engaging with these services and working towards values‑based goals.
* Provide clinical mentorship, supervision, teaching and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team and wider Locomotor service.
* Participate in and lead ongoing service development within the department and other community and acute therapy services.
* Take the lead and contribute to service developments in line with local, regional and national policy directives.
* Develop their skills and expertise working alongside individuals in a geographically rich and culturally diverse area, while taking into consideration complex socioeconomic issues impacting health and well‑being.
About Us
We work in an integrative way to deliver psychologically informed pain management and support for people with a diagnosis of persistent pain and ME/CFS. The services consist of a range of professionals including Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Nurses and Pain Consultants.
The service is based at St Leonard's Hospital in Hackney, close to Old Street with excellent transport links and good local amenities. The St Leonard's Pain Service is a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team with a psychologically driven ethos. We are part of Homerton, an integrated trust providing comprehensive hospital and community health services and a range of specialist services.
Details
* Date posted: 05 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 7
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
* Reference number: 293-EMRS1-0556
* Job locations: Locomotor Pain service, St Leonard's, Nuttall Street, London, N1 5LZ
Person Specification
Education (Essential)
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and post‑graduate education in a related area.
Education (Desirable)
* Further study in a related area, including post‑graduate course.
Skilla & Abilities (Essential)
* Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of long‑term conditions including cognitive, perceptual and behavioural difficulties; with awareness of own competencies.
* Caseload management & discharge planning skills; clear, effective written & verbal communication skills; teaching skills within a range of groups; student supervision skills.
Skilla & Abilities (Desirable)
* Assessment and treatment skills in persistent pain/fatigue.
Experience (Essential)
* Broad clinical experience at Band 5 & 6 level, working with adults with long‑term conditions; group experience.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience in community settings; experience working with persistent pain and/or fatigue.
Knowledge & Understanding (Essential)
* Awareness of current NHS, biopsychosocial/persistent pain and Occupational Therapy issues/models.
Knowledge & Understanding (Desirable)
* Multicultural community health needs, psychologically informed approaches such as CBT, ACT.
Other (Essential)
* Values.
Disclosure & 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Locomotor Pain service, St Leonard's
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/
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