Job summary This band 6 Occupational Therapy post offers experienced Occupational Therapists the opportunity of gaining advanced clinical skills & knowledge in the community. The post holder will provide high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions to a wide variety of patients in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and community partners. RRRT is a seven-day integrated health and social care service for adults, primarily older people, working in partnership with HRCH and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council.The service is open 7 days per week from 8am - 8pm (37.5 hours per week). The post holder will be included on the weekend working rota which will include Bank Holidays. Main duties of the job Please see job description for full responsibilities. Key clinical responsibilities include: 1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional work, including the management of patients in your care. 2. To undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments with clients who have a range of health and social care needs. To develop skills in assessing and interpreting a range of complex factors relating to the client's condition including diagnosis and prognosis. 3. To be able to analyse and interpret assessment results based on a proficient knowledge of evidence-based practice, and using clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver an occupational-focussed treatment programme to enable optimal outcomes for clients. 4. To plan and implement interventions in collaboration with clients using graded activity to achieve their therapeutic goals. 5. Assess client understanding of treatment and gain their informed consent whilst being able to work within a legal framework with clients who have been assessed to lack mental capacity to consent to intervention. 6. Monitor and evaluate client progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as appropriate in line with the client's own occupational goals. 7. To demonstrate proficient skills in monitoring the effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measurements and evaluation of practice. About us We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. Compassionate: We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy Inclusive: We are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution Collaborative: We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive Inspiring: We strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving Department philosophy The main aim of Occupational Therapy is to optimise a person's functional participation in their chosen activities of daily living by providing client-focussed assessment and intervention. We also aim to contribute to safe discharges and the flow of inpatient services within a supportive learning environment. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a. inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-779-NN-7197873-DE-AL-Z Job locations Teddington Memorial Hospital 11 Hampton Rd Teddington TW11 0JL Job description Job responsibilities **********Please see the attached job description which contains more information about the role******** Job description Job responsibilities **********Please see the attached job description which contains more information about the role******** Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ diploma in OT and HCPC registered Desirable Membership of relevant clinical interest groups Experience Essential Completed a minimum of two years qualified Occupational Therapy experience Post graduate experience that covers core skills in rehabilitation including therapeutic handling and management of people with complex conditions. Broad clinical experience including orthopaedics, general medicine, neurology and older adults Ability to contribute to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Desirable Knowledge and experience of Home First/ Discharge to Assess pathway and occupational therapy as part of hospital discharge Skills and Abilities Essential To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work Understanding of clinical governance and its implications Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, client-centred, non-discriminatory approach Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance Ability to work flexible hours including weekends Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ diploma in OT and HCPC registered Desirable Membership of relevant clinical interest groups Experience Essential Completed a minimum of two years qualified Occupational Therapy experience Post graduate experience that covers core skills in rehabilitation including therapeutic handling and management of people with complex conditions. Broad clinical experience including orthopaedics, general medicine, neurology and older adults Ability to contribute to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Desirable Knowledge and experience of Home First/ Discharge to Assess pathway and occupational therapy as part of hospital discharge Skills and Abilities Essential To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work Understanding of clinical governance and its implications Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, client-centred, non-discriminatory approach Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance Ability to work flexible hours including weekends 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Teddington Memorial Hospital 11 Hampton Rd Teddington TW11 0JL Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Teddington Memorial Hospital 11 Hampton Rd Teddington TW11 0JL Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Teddington Memorial Hospital, 11 Hampton Rd, TW11 0JL Teddington, United Kingdom