Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Orpington, BR6 0JAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
19 days leftJob description
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist £34,521 - £41,956 incl HCAS per annum pro rata Full time - 37.5 hours per week Exciting Opportunity for a Ban...
The Rotational Occupational Therapist will work autonomously, providing high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for Bromley Healthcare patients, including those referred with complex multiple pathologies, social and care needs. The role provides breadth of experience across Bromley Healthcare's North and South Community Health Locality Teams (CHLTs) and Borough Wide Services. The post requires flexibility to respond to changing patient, team and service priorities.
As a vital element of our community healthcare provision, the Rotational Occupational Therapist will work with patients in their own homes or care settings, inpatient bed-based rehabilitation and possibly virtually, as the service continues to develop. The postholder may deliver both individual and group interventions. Rotations will occur every six months although this may vary according to service needs and individual development requirements. Additional rotations may be introduced, as the role and service develops.
The Rotational Occupational Therapist will contribute to audit and evaluation, as well as using their knowledge, research and CPD to contribute to ongoing service development. In addition, the postholder will be a valuable source of advice, guidance and education for patients, students, colleagues and other stakeholders
1. Conduct autonomous assessments using the Occupational Therapy Process and develop evidence-based intervention plans.
- Workautonomouslyin community settings, assessing and managing risk.
- Review and adapt treatment plans to ensure effective progress and facilitate safe discharge planning.
- Manage clinical risk, ensuring safe, appropriate and timely interventions.
- Prescribe, deliver, fit, and adjust equipment and minor or major adaptations to enhance independence and safety.
- Complete screening of acute or chronic cognitive impairments under supervision, develop a treatment plan and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Complete seating assessments under supervision and prescribe appropriate measures.
- Engage and motivate service users, families, and carers in rehabilitation.
- Manage emotionally challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain accurate legal and professional documentation in line with HCPC and Bromley Healthcare standards.
- Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, representing the Occupational Therapy perspective.
- Build strong relationships with health, social care, private, and voluntary sector professionals.
- Communicate effectively with referrers and stakeholders, ensuring clear care coordination and advocating for the patient, to ensure that delivery of care is patient orientated and meets local and national standards.
- Support and supervise rehab assistants and therapy students, delegating appropriately.
- Actively participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable: - Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
Registration
Essential: - HCPC registration
Desirable: - Member of RCOT
Information Technology
Essential: - Proficient using Microsoft 365
Desirable: - Knowledge of iRIS5
Training
Essential: - Evidence of CPD
Desirable: - Practice Educator Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of clinical settings, either as a practitioner or as a student on placement
- Experience of working as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS as assistant or Occupational Therapist.
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience of working with therapy assistants and/or students
- Experience of prescribing and ordering appropriate equipment
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant professional guidelines and current research
- Sound understanding of, and ability to comply with, moving and handling guidelines for clients and equipment
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and safeguarding
- Good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Desirable: - Interest in service development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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