Advanced Occupational Therapist Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is seeking an Advanced Occupational Therapist for its Intensive Care Unit. The role involves delivering advanced therapy interventions and leading assessments in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent teamwork skills, and experience in critical care. Opportunities for professional development are provided, with guidance in achieving competencies to progress within the role. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience in relevant clinical area.
• Ability to manage complex conditions and plan OT treatment independently.
• Understanding the needs of service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy in a general Critical Care Unit.
• Lead assessments and treatments for complex patients.
• Supervise Band 5/6 Occupational therapists and support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Postgraduate study equivalent to MSc level

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy - Critical Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (participation in seven day working roster) Job ref 391-NMUH-7654102

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

Advanced Occupational Therapist – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast moving ICU/Respiratory setting? If you are an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational therapist with relevant experience. You will be a valued member of the integrated OT/PT therapy respiratory team as well as working closely with specialist SLTs and Dietitians.

We are looking for a candidate with e xcellent interpersonal skills, an ability to facilitate change and development and a flexible approach are essential. Clinical knowledge and e xperience working with critical care and respiratory patient cohorts is essential.The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent team working skills and experience of service development in this area is desirable.

The post can be offered as a development opportunity to start as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with progression to Band 7 upon completion of set competencies .This will be achieved through the completion of key core competencies by the end of 12 month period and you will be supported to gain in depth knowledge /experience in complex ICU Case management .The ideal candidate will have ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider MDT. This development opportunity will include an individualised competency frame work supporting the successful candidate to ensure they have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the role of the Advanced Occupational Therapist.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be:

Delivering advanced Occupational Therapy intervention for our 21 bedded general Critical Care Unit and 22 bedded respiratory ward.

Taking a lead role in advanced cognitive/functional assessment and treatment of patients, who frequently have complex, acute and/or chronic conditions. This may include psychosocial /emotional and cognitive issues.

R esponsible for participation in service reviews, audits and implementation of Evidence based therapy practice/standards alongside Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Highly Specialist Speech and Language therapist and Dietitian.

Providing formal supervision to Band 5/6 Occupational therapists and/or therapy assistants/students and informal support to band 5/6 physiotherapists

Working for our organisation

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, 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 wellbeing 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/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information and a job description which outlines the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job description.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Undertaken post graduate study equivalent to MSc level study relevant to the area of practice/in depth post graduate training relevant to area of practice
• Field work Educator qualification.
• Member ship of special interest group
• Membership of RCOT

Trust Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust's values

Experience

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience in working in relevant clinical area.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills required to deal with complex conditions and plan OT treatment independently.
• Evidence of understanding the needs of the service users and their families/carers, and to be able to explain the role of the OT to them.

Skills and aptitudes

• Skilled ability in leading and working as a team member and developing team spirit.
• Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change to maintain and sustain positive working relationships.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.