Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our adult acute in-patient Band 5 rotation based at NMUH which covers the following clinical areas:

• Medical Specialities
• Orthopaedic/surgery
• Acute Medicine for Older people
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Admission Avoidance Team - covering Emergency Department and 0-48 hours length of stay.

Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with a challenging and fast paced environment.

The Occupational Therapy Service is part of the integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.

The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.

Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team.

To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Clinical Services Lead OT

To actively participate in the available rotations.

About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and well being of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-NMUH-8405787
Job location: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio
• Undergraduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Experience of OT assessment and intervention with patients in a physical acute, rehab and/or community setting (e.g., medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological patients across the lifespan).
• Experience of continuing professional development. Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application for clinical practice.
• Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Competent IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to actively contribute to, and work within an MDT.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
• Ability to work at a moderate to high levels of physical activity including the involvement in manual therapy, therapeutic handling of patients and the assessment, demonstration, and provision/installation of specialist equipment and/or minor adaptations.
• Ability to work within Trust and Department guidelines and policies including equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly.

Desirable

• Registration with HCPC
• Membership of RCOT

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.
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.

Employer contact details
Clinical Services Lead for Occupational Therapy: Katja Chessis, katjachessis@nhs.net