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Bromley Healthcare
About
Bromley Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of community health services running services in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Croydon, and Lewisham.
They put clinicians in the driving seat taking the best that the NHS has to offer, removing the bureaucracy and focusing on high-quality healthcare.
Source = www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk
Contact
- Address
- Central Court
- 1 Knoll Rise
- Orpington
- Kent
- BR6 0JA
- Contact Number
- 020 8315 8880
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
Accepting applications until: 08-Nov-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Nov-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Central Court
- Address
- 1B Knoll Rise
- Town
- Orpington
- Postcode
- BR6 0JA
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £36,943 - £44,900 incl HCAS per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Rotational Occupational Therapy
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.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Job overview
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
£34,521 - £41,956 incl HCAS per annum pro rata
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Exciting Opportunity for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist!
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist eager to expand your expertise across diverse rehabilitation settings? Join our dynamic Adult Occupational Therapy Rotational Programme and develop specialist skills while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in rehabilitation services!
Why Join Us?
• Diverse Experience – Rotate every six months across different services, enhancing your clinical expertise and completing key competencies.
• Supportive Team – Work within a multi-disciplinary environment, with dedicated guidance and mentorship from senior colleagues.
• Career Development – Benefit from our established preceptorship programme, regular supervision, and tiered CPD opportunities to build specialist skills and stay updated on best practices and research initiatives.
• Make a Difference – Empower service users to regain independence, improve quality of life, and contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in patient care whilst taking your Occupational Therapy career to the next level!
Due to the community nature of this role, being a car driver is essential.
Proposed interview week commencing 16th November 2026
Advert
The Rotational Occupational Therapist will work autonomously, providing high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for Bromley Healthcare patients, including those referred with complex multiple pathologies, social and care needs. The role provides breadth of experience across Bromley Healthcare’s North and South Community Health Locality Teams (CHLTs) and Borough Wide Services. The post requires flexibility to respond to changing patient, team and service priorities.
As a vital element of our community healthcare provision, the Rotational Occupational Therapist will work with patients in their own homes or care settings, inpatient bed-based rehabilitation and possibly virtually, as the service continues to develop. The postholder may deliver both individual and group interventions. Rotations will occur every six months although this may vary according to service needs and individual development requirements. Additional rotations may be introduced, as the role and service develops.
The Rotational Occupational Therapist will contribute to audit and evaluation, as well as using their knowledge, research and CPD to contribute to ongoing service development. In addition, the postholder will be a valuable source of advice, guidance and education for patients, students, colleagues and other stakeholders
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
1. Conduct autonomous assessments using the Occupational Therapy Process and develop evidence-based intervention plans.
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Work autonomously in community settings, assessing and managing risk.
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Review and adapt treatment plans to ensure effective progress and facilitate safe discharge planning.
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Manage clinical risk, ensuring safe, appropriate and timely interventions.
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Prescribe, deliver, fit, and adjust equipment and minor or major adaptations to enhance independence and safety.
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Complete screening of acute or chronic cognitive impairments under supervision, develop a treatment plan and escalate concerns as appropriate.
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Complete seating assessments under supervision and prescribe appropriate measures.
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Engage and motivate service users, families, and carers in rehabilitation.
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Manage emotionally challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
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Maintain accurate legal and professional documentation in line with HCPC and Bromley Healthcare standards.
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Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, representing the Occupational Therapy perspective.
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Build strong relationships with health, social care, private, and voluntary sector professionals.
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Communicate effectively with referrers and stakeholders, ensuring clear care coordination and advocating for the patient, to ensure that delivery of care is patient orientated and meets local and national standards.
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Support and supervise rehab assistants and therapy students, delegating appropriately.
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Actively participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
- Remote working
- Compressed hours
- Part-time
- Job shares
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.
Important Reminders:
- Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
- When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
- All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
- The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
- Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Proficient using Microsoft 365
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of iRIS5
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Practice Educator Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of a broad range of clinical settings, either as a practitioner or as a student on placement
- Experience of working as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS as assistant or Occupational Therapist.
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience of working with therapy assistants and/or students
- Experience of prescribing and ordering appropriate equipment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant professional guidelines and current research
- Sound understanding of, and ability to comply with, moving and handling guidelines for clients and equipment
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and safeguarding
- Good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Interest in service development
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maria Torralba-Lucas
- Job title
- Adult Integrated Therapy Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 003 1216
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