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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
848-BHC-184-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Central Court
Town
Orpington
Salary
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
22/07/2026

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Band 6 Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

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Job overview

Occupational Therapist - Home Pathway

Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 inc HCAS per annum 

Permanent - Full time 37.5 hrs 

The post holders will promote independence utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services within the community, as well as voluntary and public sector providers, to ensure the successful delivery of the Home Pathway Service in Bromley.

Your role will encompass completing complex assessment and treatment plans, developing and leading education and treatment, and occupational therapy service development. The post will primarily involve working with elderly patients and their families with a focus on goal-orientated treatment planning within their home.  

Band 5 Occupational Therapist with previous rehab and rotational experience are welcome to apply as this will be a supported position.

This is a static community rehab post however; there is a possibility this will become a rotational post in the future. It is expected that the job holder will work across and support all community based and in-patient therapy services, as operationally required.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be supported and upskilled to gain experience in a leadership role to include the following responsibilities;  

  • Supervision of junior staff
  • Individual caseload management and supervision of team caseload management.
  • Completing return to works and managing sickness as per the trust’s policy
  • Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals in keeping with KPI’s
  • Co-lead on the coordination of all discharges from the Home Pathway Team.
  • Lead on therapy input in the weekly consultant led MDT.
  • The post holder will be expected to streamline processes to support efficiency within the Home Pathway.
  • Service development; a review of current Occupational Therapy services and an innovative approach to developing new aspects of the service.

 This is an excellent opportunity for a creative Occupational Therapist to develop cutting edge professional services that really make a difference to individual patients.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk and will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post. 

 The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

  • Belonging
  • Health and well-being
  • Continuous learning and innovation
  • Compassion

 The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

 The job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as directed by the line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
  • Masters qualification

Professional Registration

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Training

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
  • Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
  • Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
  • Experience of multiprofessional working.
  • Supervision of junior staff and students
  • Full driving licence & Access to a car
Desirable criteria
  • Quality Improvement experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alex Lavery
Job title
Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 315 8989
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