Specialist Occupational Therapist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE27 9AWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
1.0 WTE | Fixed-Term 10-Month Contract (Secondment Cover)Open to internal and external applicants 0.8 WTE | Fixed-Term 9-Month Contract (Maternity Lea...
Provide case management for adults and older people through intensive short-term support and rehabilitation, engaging in patient-centred and inclusive goals setting aimed at maximising their independence in the community.
Work across traditional professional boundaries; liaising with health and social care professionals and voluntary agencies to deliver individualised and expert patient centred care to a high standard.
Work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues acrosshealth and social care to ensure seamless, coordinated care and positive patient experiences in patients' homes.
You will have supervisory, teaching and training responsibilities for the Nursing Rehab Support Workers, Allied Health Students, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Active participation in evidence-based projects, departmental research and audits including recommendations for changes in practice as required and in line with current NHS directives.
Maintain ongoing professional development across the four pillars of practice through supervision, reflection, and multidisciplinary working; and adhering to standards set out by Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Please refer to the full job description for comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include:
- Professional and clinical responsibilities
- Communication
- Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality
- Staff management and Leadership
- Education and Training
- Personal and Professional Development
Key relationships include: Head of Nursing, Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Clinical Development Matron, Matrons, @home GPs, Nursing staff and the wider MDT, District Nurses and Community Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, community and acute therapy and rehabilitation teams, Social Services staff administrative and support staff, Home Care Provider Staff, Voluntary Sector Staff.
General points to note: This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment.
Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.
GSTT @home is an innovative hospital-at-home service, bringing together health and social care professionals to deliver responsive, multidisciplinary care in patients' homes, reducing the need for hospital admission while supporting people to remain independent. The service operates seven days a week, with therapists participating in a four-week rota that includes weekend working. The 1.0 WTE position would be expected to work predominantly between 8.00 - 2.00, with the 0.8 WTE position between 08:00 and 18:30. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support individual needs where possible.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate health and social care professionals, committed to patient-centred care
- Continuous Growth: Contribute to expanding and improving urgent community response services within Lambeth and Southwark
- Career development: Access opportunities for professional and personal development within a supportive team
- Meaningful impact: Make a real difference to people with urgent and complex needs
- Supportive Leadership: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced therapy leads
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable: - Member of RCOT
Previous clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities
- Post-graduate rotional/rehabilitation experience (minimum Band 5) in all core areas: medicine, vascular orthopaedics, and care of the elderly
- Excellent knowledge and application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
Desirable
- Community and/or triage experience preferably in an occupational therapy role
- Experience of the research/Audit process
- Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and an evidence based approach, including outcome measures
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
- Demonstrated ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and to make sound clinical judgments and decisions regarding patient care, being responsible and accountable for decisions
- Working effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties, demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability in completing risk assessments and taking a positive risk approach
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills including observation, active listening and empathy to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships
- Able to effectively manage conflict and difficult situations, and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability supervising junior staff e.g. OT's and physios, AHP Apprentice, AHP students, Rehab Support Workers
- Experience of running courses, in-service teaching, and presenting to colleagues
- Committed to personal and team professional development
- Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and support successful change management
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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