Job summary Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust are actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join our innovative Medical Specialties & Oncology Acute Therapy Team in a Band 7 position. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for acute medicine, enjoys working in a fast-paced acute healthcare environment and can demonstrate advanced communication & strong leadership skills. Specialties covered include gastroenterology, renal, endocrine & oncology with a focus on early intervention and discharge planning to support high quality care; we are therefore seeking somebody who can demonstrate rapid and robust decision making skills. A big part of the role will be supporting innovation within our team & encouraging junior staff to develop. You will be supported by your Band 7 peers & Clinical Lead Therapist to deliver service improvement. If you have the experience outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today. Main duties of the job To perform a highly advanced holistic Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions within the acute medical specialties, in order to develop and deliver a highly specialised treatment plan. To hold responsibility for your own caseload and to assist and monitor the caseload of your team. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision: supervision is largely self-driven through seeking advice from Clinical Leads and relevant peers. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care. Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year. The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6888-AV Job locations Queen's Hospital 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 or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to 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 or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to 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 Desirable oLeadership training Experience/Knowledge Essential oRecent and extensive Band 6 experience in an acute hospital setting within acute medical specialities. oTraining of junior staff and MDT in relevant conditions, treatment and management. Desirable oKnowledge & experience of the range of hospital discharge pathways Skills/Abilities Desirable oEvidence of developing service provision. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy oH.C.P.C. Registration Desirable oLeadership training Experience/Knowledge Essential oRecent and extensive Band 6 experience in an acute hospital setting within acute medical specialities. oTraining of junior staff and MDT in relevant conditions, treatment and management. Desirable oKnowledge & experience of the range of hospital discharge pathways Skills/Abilities Desirable oEvidence of developing service provision. 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 Queen's Hospital Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)