Specialist Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-26-0004 |
Summary
To regularly undertake risk assessments and to advise others in determining appropriate management specifically relating to moving and handling and safe use of equipment, both in the hospital environment and in the community. To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in Occupational Therapy practice. To act in an advocacy role both within the clinical setting and with external agencies; using the expertise of peers in the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. To have knowledge in the physical and mental health and addiction related conditions that commonly affect homeless people and apply this to the care of own clients. To proactively identify adult and child safeguarding issues and take immediate action as appropriate. To act as a resource for other staff within KHP, providing direct support for other professionals around complex discharges. To act as a role model for other staff, delivering sensitive, comprehensive and appropriate care to homeless patients, demonstrating no prejudice. To use appropriate communication skills to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and voluntary sector/clinical staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding (e.g. education level, language, literacy, embarrassment, stigma, mental health conditions e.g. personality disorders, disabilities etc). To ensure patients can gain access to health and social care information relevant to their needs and to facilitate a healthier lifestyle. To arrange for and use interpreting services when delivering services (telephone and face to face interpreting) as necessary. To follow patients up after discharge as necessary, including visiting them in their discharge location as required and to escort patients to appointments if necessary To seek clinical advice from the Team Leader as appropriate