About The Role

Bexley currently has opportunities for qualified Occupational Therapists within the following teams:

Integrated Triage Hub (ITH)

A dynamic, fast-paced front-door service responsible for managing incoming referrals, undertaking proportionate strengths-based assessments, and ensuring individuals are directed to the most appropriate pathway. The team works closely with system partners to provide timely interventions, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support effective care planning across the system.

Reablement Team

A short-term, intensive service supporting individuals in their own homes following illness, injury, or hospital admission. The focus is on goal-oriented interventions to maximise independence, rebuild confidence, and reduce the need for ongoing care. The team works in a multidisciplinary way to deliver person-centred reablement plans that support recovery and long-term outcomes.

Moving and Handling Team

A specialist advisory service providing expert guidance on safe moving and handling practice for adults with complex needs. The team undertakes specialist assessments, develops risk-reducing strategies, and provides advice, training, and equipment recommendations to support safe care delivery in both community and residential settings.

The team works closely with Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, health colleagues, and care providers to ensure safe practice, reduce risk of injury, and promote independence wherever possible.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Donna Livesey, Senior Occupational Therapist, Tel: 0203 045 4820, email: [email protected]

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy from a COT or WFOT approved training establishment

Current HCPC Registration

Specialist knowledge acquired through further training, short courses and experience at post graduate level

Sound clinical experience working with adults and the elderly with physical disabilities and dual physical/mental health disabilities.

Evidence of continuing professional development, post registration education and training

Specialised clinical knowledge and experience of assessment and intervention with adults or elders with physical and/or mental health disabilities

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary service

Knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults and elders with disabilities

Experience in training and educating other professionals & carers

Knowledge of current models of treatment, care and approaches appropriate to working with adults and elders with physical disabilities and dual physical/mental health disabilities

Experience of equipment provision, assessment and commissioning of adaptations for client homes.

Understanding of Equal Opportunities Policies and how it affects staff and service users

Application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice

Knowledge and application of assessment tools

Ability to adapt communication style in order to establish a client’s ability to give consent & to implement effective interventions

Ability to assess and act against risks to self, clients & other team members

Ability to promote clinical excellence in self and others

Demonstrate ethical reasoning and critical reflection through accurate records and reports

Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice

Ability to work with terminally ill clients and those in distressing social conditions and recognise the emotional stress this can cause.

Ability to work with clients and carers who may have challenging behaviours and /or who are verbally abusive.

Ability to assess for/review medical devices & other rehabilitative equipment for clients, carers and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration

Adherence to the College of Occupational Therapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct

Ability to travel around community to client homes and transport items of equipment

English Language Requirements for Public Sector Workers:

Ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary.
Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation in hand without a great deal of hesitation.
Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs.

Ability to tailor your approach to each conversation appropriate to the customer, responding clearly even in complex situations.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.