Job summary
With the addition of a post working at Hackney Social Services occupational therapy department, this is a really exciting time to join our Band 6 rotation to gain experience across the acute and intermediate care field. We are very excited about the new social services role, and how it can fit into an NHS rotation.

The rotations are 9 months in duration and are based across three locations within Hackney; Homerton University Hospital, Hackney Service Centre and Orsman Road.

If you are an experienced Band 5 or an existing band 6 keen to develop your expertise, this post will offer you the opportunity to increase your specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of acute and long term conditions in a variety of settings; in-patient, intermediate care, community and outpatient.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist occupational therapy for a wide range of patients requiring assessment and rehabilitation in acute inpatient, and community environments.
• Provide clinical supervision and appraisal for Band 5 occupational therapists, therapy assistants and students, depending on rotation.Participate in ongoing service evaluation and development.
• The post holder will be working in a challenging socio-economic environment, involving patients who have highly complex social problems and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc.
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 293-EMRS1-0612
Job locations: Elders Therapy Team, Bryning Unit, London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• 18 months post graduate experience

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to manage a clinical caseload independently
• Senior level of clinical skills
• Range of assessment and treatment skills
• Sound IT skills

Knowledge and Understanding
Essential

• Sound knowledge of the OT process
• Knowledge of a range of treatment options for different client groups.

Desirable

• Knowledge of outcome measures
• Knowledge or experience of QI / Clinical audit

Experience
Essential

• Experience in a range of settings

Desirable

• experience of working in a diverse socio economic/multicultural society

Additional information
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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Elders Therapy Team
Bryning Unit
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead OT
Jordan Rivera
jordan.rivera@nhs.net
02085105050