Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Company: NHS
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Location: Orpington
Job Description:

Band 7 – £51,883 – £58,544 per annum inclusive of Hcas

The post holders will promote independence by utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services within the community, as well as voluntary and public sector providers, to ensure the successful delivery of the Home Pathway Service in Bromley

Your role will encompass completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading group education and treatment, and Occupational & physiotherapy service development. The post will primarily involve working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal-oriented discharge planning within their homes.

Band 6 occupational therapists with previous rehab and rotational experience are welcome to apply as this will be a supported position.

Main duties of the job

The individual in this position is responsible for safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. They will receive training at the appropriate level based on their role.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

Belonging

Health and wellbeing

Continuous learning and innovation

  • Compassion

The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 C’s – Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

The job description outlines the immediate requirements and objectives for the position. It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The individual in this role may be asked to perform additional tasks that are appropriate for their job grade, as directed by their line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in service requirements, and any adjustments will be discussed with the employee.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;

Co-running Home Pathway with service lead and band 7 PT.

Supervision of junior staff (Nursing Rehabilitation Assistants), PTs and OTs.

Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.

Completing return to work and managing sickness as per policy.

Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPIs

Co-lead on the coordination of all discharges from the Home Pathway Team.

Lead on therapy input in the weekly consultant-led MDT.

The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Home Pathway.

Service development; a review of current occupational therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.

Lead on competency training for nursing rehabilitation assistants and therapy staff

Completing Audits

Supporting patient allocations with the admin team and reviewing new patients in the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Professional Registration

  • HCPC registration
  • Member of the RCOT.

Skills

  • Good awareness of a range of clinical conditions and their management
  • Research, teaching and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses.

Experience

  • Experience in previous rotational post or community-based position
  • Experience of leading a team

Information Technology

  • Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point.
  • Full driving license – able to carry equipment in car

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.

£55,524 to £62,652 a yearper annum inclusive of Hcas

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Posted: July 6th, 2026