Job summary
Band 5 -Rotational Occupational Therapist
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.

To communicate effectively with the members of the multidisciplinaryTeam and other agencies on assessments, treatment plans,interventions and progress of patients

To be responsible for an allocated clinical caseload and provideOccupational Therapy (OT) assessment, treatment and plannedintervention for those patients as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

To administer specialist, standardised and or/ or structuredassessments with patients on allocated caseload and interpret theresults, to facilitate effective treatment and care planning by themultidisciplinary team.

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
05 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year
per annum inclusive of Outer HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8158311
Job locations
Therapies, NMUH
Sterling Way N18 1QX
Edmonton, London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description please refer to detailed job description and personal specification documents

Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT

Experience
Essential

• 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.

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• 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.

Personal qualities and attributes
Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly.

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).

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 (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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).