Job summary Are you looking for an exciting role as an Occupational Therapist We are the Enfield Rapid Access Service. Our team comprises of therapists, nurses and support staff. Our aim is Urgent Care Response - hospital avoidance and facilitated discharge. The role is community based, and you will visit patients in their homes. We offer supervision, in-service training and a range of training opportunities within the Trust. Our base is located near Enfield Town, with easy commuter links from central London/Hertfordshire and proximity to M25. A car driver is essential for this role. Hiya Cars are available to book for use for home visits, alternatively you can use own car. Main duties of the job See Job description for full details: Main Duties To work collaboratively with Primary care, Acute Services, Allied Health Professionals, Social Services, families /carers, and users of the service. To triage referrals and manage own caseload in terms of time management, resources, and clinical practice for the duration of the Intermediate care intervention. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations using a high level of clinical reasoning and assessment techniques and effectively and efficiently plan and deliver rehabilitation care programmes to patients admitted to the service. To work closely within the inter-professional team to promote independence and avoid unnecessary admission and to promote early discharge from the acute beds. To offer support, guidance, advice and teaching to patients/relatives and other carers as necessary. To participate in monitoring the effectiveness of the service and making recommendations about future needs. About us NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of outer london higher cost area supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 393-NMUH-2115 Job locations St Michaels Primary Care Centre Enfield EN2 0JB Job description Job responsibilities See job description and person specification attached to this advert.All details included in document. Job description Job responsibilities See job description and person specification attached to this advert.All details included in document. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Recognised diploma / degree in Occupational therapy Evidence of CPD of relevent post graduate training to high level (theoretical and practical) Desirable Post grad/ Msc in relevent area Leadership training Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience at band 7 or significant experience as band 6 OT Experience of working across OT core areas Experience working as part of MDT team in the NHS Experience working in the community Knowledge of NHS and best practice guidelines Desirable Experience leading a project/ audit Knowledge of North Central London partnership working Skills and Abilities Essential Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high caliber Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills within adult, older persons and other relevant clinical areas Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff Ability to supervise and teach Ability to prioritise own and others workload within a busy environment Other Essential Car owner/ driver with valid UK driving license with access to car for work use Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Recognised diploma / degree in Occupational therapy Evidence of CPD of relevent post graduate training to high level (theoretical and practical) Desirable Post grad/ Msc in relevent area Leadership training Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience at band 7 or significant experience as band 6 OT Experience of working across OT core areas Experience working as part of MDT team in the NHS Experience working in the community Knowledge of NHS and best practice guidelines Desirable Experience leading a project/ audit Knowledge of North Central London partnership working Skills and Abilities Essential Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high caliber Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills within adult, older persons and other relevant clinical areas Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff Ability to supervise and teach Ability to prioritise own and others workload within a busy environment Other Essential Car owner/ driver with valid UK driving license with access to car for work use 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Address St Michaels Primary Care Centre Enfield EN2 0JB Employer's website https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)