Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our fast paced and dynamic Acute Frailty Therapy Team. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a large and busy team you will be required to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident to work as an autonomous practitioner with a focus on early assessment and discharge planning, with rapid and robust decision-making essential for efficient patient flow. You will be familiar with the assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive, and psychological health conditions within elderly and medical specialities in order to develop and deliver treatment and discharge plans. The Team works closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team to care for acutely unwell frail patients attending the hospital and through collaborative decision making with our colleagues we facilitate safe and rapid discharge from hospital. We are based in Queen's Frailty Unit, Medical Receiving Unit, and Elderly Short Stay Ward in Queen's Hospital. The team is an integrated service with Physiotherapy and you will be supported by Band 7 Occupational Therapists, a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist as well as two Band 8a Clinical Leads. The team is very supportive and there are lots of opportunities to develop both clinical and non-clinical skills, with access to internal and external courses. Main duties of the job Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries. To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement About us We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county. Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum Inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6047-AV-A Job locations QH Therapies Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy oH.C.P.C. Registration oEvidence of CPD Desirable oPost graduate clinical training oRCOT/BAOT Membership oClinical supervisors training Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate oAbility to work without supervision oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of limitations of own clinical practice oAbility to demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession and their implications for practice oUnderstand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application ie audit oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, nonverbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner oExperience of supervision of other staff i.e. junior staff, assistants and students oAbility to work occasionally at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day oAbility to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Experience/Knowledge Essential oTo have broad clinical experience during Band 5 rotations oActive participation of in-service training oEvidence of recent working within an acute hospital setting and treating patients with complex needs Desirable oExperience of working in a rapid assessment area oTraining of Occupational Therapy students Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy oH.C.P.C. Registration oEvidence of CPD Desirable oPost graduate clinical training oRCOT/BAOT Membership oClinical supervisors training Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate oAbility to work without supervision oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of limitations of own clinical practice oAbility to demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession and their implications for practice oUnderstand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application ie audit oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, nonverbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner oExperience of supervision of other staff i.e. junior staff, assistants and students oAbility to work occasionally at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day oAbility to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers Experience/Knowledge Essential oTo have broad clinical experience during Band 5 rotations oActive participation of in-service training oEvidence of recent working within an acute hospital setting and treating patients with complex needs Desirable oExperience of working in a rapid assessment area oTraining of Occupational Therapy students 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address QH Therapies Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)