About this role
Job summary
Occupational Therapist (Bank)The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.
This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role include:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs.
Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence and participation in daily life.
Provide interventions such as functional skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, equipment provision, and adaptations.
Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals to support integrated care and safe discharge planning.
Attend MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making and goal setting.
Liaise with patients, families, and carers to ensure involvement in care plans and support needs.
About us
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.
Job description Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs.
Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence and participation in daily life.
Provide interventions such as functional skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, equipment provision, and adaptations.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals to support integrated care and safe discharge planning.
Attend MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making and goal setting.
Liaise with patients, families, and carers to ensure involvement in care plans and support needs.
Discharge and Community Planning
Support timely and safe discharge by assessing home environments and making recommendations for equipment, support, or adaptations.
Provide education and training to patients and carers to support self-management and ongoing recovery.
Refer patients to appropriate community services, social care, or voluntary sector organisations.
Documentation and Governance
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards.
Contribute to risk assessments and care planning in accordance with safeguarding and clinical governance frameworks.
Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation initiatives.
Professional Development and Education
Maintain professional registration and complete relevant CPD activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
Participate in supervision, in-service training, and peer support activities.
Contribute to the training and mentoring of students or junior colleagues.
Equipment and Environmental Support
Assess and prescribe assistive devices, splints, or environmental modifications to support functional independence.
Provide advice on manual handling, postural management, and safe use of mobility aids.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment accordingly.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
Essential:
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
Experience working in a clinical rehabilitation, acute, or community setting.
Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable:
Experience in a specialist area such as neuro, orthopaedics, elderly care, or mental health.
Knowledge of equipment provision and minor/major home adaptations.
Familiarity with electronic health records and therapy documentation systems.
Experience working in private healthcare or across a range of clinical pathways.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
You are a highly effective problem solver.
You are proactive and driven to succeed.
You are punctual, committed and reliable.
You are flexible and adaptable.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Applicants should meet the following criteria: HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification. Experience working in a clinical rehabilitation, acute, or community setting. Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in a specialist area such as neuro, orthopaedics, elderly care, or mental health. Knowledge of equipment provision and minor/major home adaptations. Familiarity with electronic health records and therapy documentation systems. Experience working in private healthcare or across a range of clinical pathways.
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 Circle Health Group
Address The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Sudbury Hill
Harrow
HA1 3RX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)