Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Camden Community Integrated Adult Service for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our physical health community rotation.
This nine‑month rotational post is based within the diverse London Borough of Camden and consists of five rotations: inpatient rehabilitation (both multi‑pathology and Level 2 Neurology wards), community rehabilitation, Rapid Access Services, and reablement flats/supported transition. It offers varied clinical experience and opportunities for development.
The post may soon expand to include Whittington Hospital, providing experience in hand therapy, respiratory care and care of older adults.
We recognise the importance of cultivating clinical excellence and supporting career progression. You will receive excellent clinical and managerial supervision throughout your rotations, and opportunities to supervise staff, educate, and access both internal and external training.
Main duties of the post
* Inpatient rehabilitation – work at St Pancras Rehab Unit (SPRU) with one post on multi‑pathology wards and one on the Neurology wards. You will provide complex assessments, high‑impact clinical decisions, and develop case‑management skills while liaising with medical and therapy teams and GPs.
* Rapid Access Service – 7‑day community extended hours service based at St Pancras Hospital. You will provide high‑impact therapeutic interventions for patients at risk of admission or recent discharge, working closely with nurses, paramedics, doctors, pharmacists and social workers to keep patients at home as safely as possible.
* East Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) – provide at‑home rehabilitation and complex case management to patients in East Camden, working alongside GPs, district nurses, complex care nurses, social workers and community partners.
* Reablement flats/supported transition – provide in‑reach therapy to support patients returning home, contribute to discharge planning and work intensity within the first week after discharge. You will set community‑based goals in the first 5 days after returning home.
* Supervise and monitor junior staff, including Band 5 OTs, rehabilitation health‑care assistants and PT students.
* Work Monday to Friday 9‑5 pm with out‑of‑hours coverage up to 10 pm during some duties.
Working for our organisation
Recruitment and development of a supportive and diverse workforce is a priority. Our OT staff work in physical and mental health teams, with dual‑skill opportunities and active staff networks covering areas such as LGBTQ+, BAME, disabled employees, lived experience of mental health, 50+ years, carers, youth, neurodivergent, and womens networks.
Professional structure includes an AHP director, Trust‑wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Lead OTs. Internal training, specialised external training, quality supervision and an OT R&D strategy underpin staff development.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Inpatient rehabilitation
You will provide complex assessments and interventions, make high‑impact clinical decisions, and work autonomously with assistance from primary and secondary care colleagues.
Rapid Access Services
Working 7 days, sometimes up to 10 pm, you will provide therapeutic interventions for patients at a physical crisis point, including those at risk of admission or recently discharged. You will respond within two hours of referral and assist patients who have fallen.
East INT
You will deliver at‑home rehabilitation and complex case management, participate in community group work, local GP practice‑based MDT meetings, and develop integrated working with community partners.
Reablement flats/supported transition
The service, led by social work, involves OTs and PTs providing in‑reach therapy to support service users in achieving reablement goals and discharge planning during a transition phase.
Supervision
You will supervise and monitor junior staff, including Band 5 OTs, rehabilitation health‑care assistants and PT students.
Working hours
Monday to Friday 9-5 pm and 7‑day working hours, including out‑of‑hours until 10 pm.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable qualifications
* Member of BAOT
* Membership and/or involvement in special interest group
* Post‑graduate degree
* Post‑registration courses (e.g., Neurology, older‑people/elderly rehab, goal setting, student placement educator)
Previous Experience
* Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as an occupational therapist
* General experience including older people/elderly rehab, neuro, etc.
* Experience of working with students and teaching juniors and assistants
Desirable experience
* Dementia
* Respiratory
* Group work
* Experience of teaching students
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership skills
* Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional development
* Understanding of multi‑disciplinary teamwork principles
* Understanding of disability problems and their effects
* Awareness of NHS developments and service delivery
* Knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
* Understanding of the OT role in rehab and other professionals in MDT
* Commitment to working with older people
* Insight into disability problems and health & safety application
Desirable skills
* Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, database use
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
* Personally and professionally responsible
* Flexible and self‑motivated
* Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage own time
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