Band 7 Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly interdisciplinary Therapy Team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 7 team lead in the Medical team.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will have their own caseload of complex medical in patients. They will provide clinical and managerial support to the therapy team working in specialty areas including infectious diseases, cardiology and respiratory medicine. Part of this role is to provide expert input to improve patient outcomes, facilitate discharge planning and provide supervision to the band 5 OT, students and Therapy Assistants. They will receive regular supervision and peer support as well as have opportunities for study, leadership and in-house training.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and experienced Occupational Therapist who has significant experience of working with people with a variety of medical conditions. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of treatment strategies, have excellent and advanced communication skills and demonstrate a flexible and positive approach. They should have the ability to work well in a team and to plan and run a project.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7577153

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

World Class Care Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration in OT
• oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: oOT assessments of specific conditions oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course

Desirable

• oMember of Specialist OT Section group

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
• oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with a variety of medical presentations e.g. Respiratory, Cardiac
• oExperience of working with elderly patients
• oExperience of working with Bariatric patients
• oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT
• oExperience and ability of working in an acute setting
• oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
• oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
• oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.

Desirable

• oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)

Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
• oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences e.g. users, carers and other professionals
• oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
• oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
• oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
• oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• oAbility to lead a small team

Personal

Essential

• oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.
• oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.

Person Specification

World Class Care Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration in OT
• oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: oOT assessments of specific conditions oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course

Desirable

• oMember of Specialist OT Section group

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
• oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with a variety of medical presentations e.g. Respiratory, Cardiac
• oExperience of working with elderly patients
• oExperience of working with Bariatric patients
• oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT
• oExperience and ability of working in an acute setting
• oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
• oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
• oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.

Desirable

• oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)

Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
• oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences e.g. users, carers and other professionals
• oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
• oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
• oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
• oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• oAbility to lead a small team

Personal

Essential

• oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.
• oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)