Band 7 Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist - Emergency Dept

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist - Emergency Dept The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our unique and vibrant therapy team at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with an extensive range of clinical and leadership skills to work across our emergency department, adult and medical assessment units. Main duties of the job You will be expected to provide clinical leadership and operational management to the team and manage a clinical caseload of patients requiring complex case management in order to facilitate early discharge, to promote independence and improve patient health outcomes. The post holder will promote the Homefirst mindset with a passion for admission avoidance and will utilise rapid response and discharge to assess pathways to ensure that patients leave hospital in a safe and timely way and that there is safe and effective patient flow. The role will require you to work on a 7 day working roster with extended hours (inclusive of bank holidays). About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8222361-A Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street Hampstead NW3 2QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust Person Specification Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in specialist clinical area Desirable Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level Experience Essential Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level, predominately working with patients with frailty, physical and cognitive disabilities Experience of working with elderly patients Experience and ability of working in an acute setting Desirable Membership of specialist interest group Skills and aptitudes Essential Experience and ability of working within the emergency department and acute