Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist role within West London NHS Trust, covering various community services in Hounslow. It's suitable for new graduates or current Band 5 OTs looking to gain diverse experience in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls, neuro rehabilitation, dementia, and mental health settings. The role involves managing a caseload, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions based on evidence-based practice. Successful candidates will receive regular supervision and training.
Essential criteria
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration
- Application of OT process and core OT skills including functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience and Knowledge of working / student placements in a mental health and physical setting.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice and Clinical Learning.
- Awareness of evidence based practice and knowledge of research methodology
- Working knowledge of models of practice, and current best practice.
- Knowledge of national policies for Equality and diversity and inclusion and the implementation in practice.
- Awareness of Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, clinical / environmental risk assessment and risk management relevant to rotation areas.
Desirable criteria
- Working Knowledge of group work theory and practice.
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Good organisational ability: self-management, flexible approach and use of initiative.
- Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the MDT.
- To actively participate in own supervision, critically appraise own performance and use of feedback constructively
- Skills in assessment of basic activity participation and identification of needs and problems that informs goal setting, planning and interventions.
- Ability to travel between sites and within the community to client homes
- Training and presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity and practice in line with HCPC standards of proficiency for Occupational Therapy
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration
- Application of OT process and core OT skills including functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience and Knowledge of working / student placements in a mental health and physical setting.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice and Clinical Learning.
- Awareness of evidence based practice and knowledge of research methodology
- Working knowledge of models of practice, and current best practice.
- Knowledge of national policies for Equality and diversity and inclusion and the implementation in practice.
- Awareness of Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, clinical / environmental risk assessment and risk management relevant to rotation areas.
- Working Knowledge of group work theory and practice.
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Good organisational ability: self-management, flexible approach and use of initiative.
- Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the MDT.
- To actively participate in own supervision, critically appraise own performance and use of feedback constructively
- Skills in assessment of basic activity participation and identification of needs and problems that informs goal setting, planning and interventions.
- Ability to travel between sites and within the community to client homes
- Training and presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity and practice in line with HCPC standards of proficiency for Occupational Therapy
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 4d
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Job summary
Do you want to be part of a dynamic thriving organisation to consolidate and further advance your career and skill set?
We are looking for a motivated and flexible occupational therapist to join an exciting cross trust rotation in West London covering community services in rapid response, short term rehabilitation, falls, neuro rehabilitation dementia, home first , discharge hub, wheelchair services and mental health.
This is an ideal opportunity for new graduates, those who are qualifying in the next 3 months or current Band 5 occupational therapists looking to build on their experience within a supportive, friendly environment. It will give you an excellent feel for how modern health care is delivered in different settings across the Borough of Hounslow.
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists receive regular supervision with senior clinicians, Preceptorship meetings , monthly OT meeting and rotation specific training as part of the band 5 competency programme.
Main duties of the job
Each rotation is for 6 months however the post holder may be required to rotate at an earlier or later date depending on service need.
To manage own caseload, assess plan and implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards patient centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part ofthe multi-disciplinary team.
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