Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Respiratory, Surgery, Critical Care
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£45,953 – £54,254 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2222 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2222 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2222 Occupational therapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We have a new opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team at Barnet Hospital - part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post is fixed term, (up to September 2027), full time (37.5 hours per week), but flexible working may be considered.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the acute setting with patients with complex needs. Full induction; access to training; joint working and ongoing support will be provided from the friendly and dedicated therapists within the team and wider department. This includes team lead and clinical specialist OTs and the inpatient therapy lead who is also an OT.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and challenging post, providing Occupational Therapy intervention for patients in both ward and intensive care areas, with respiratory, cardiac, medical, surgical and critical care conditions. This includes ventilated patients and those with tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
You will have the opportunity to take on team leadership responsibilities, including supervising band 5 therapists, support workers and OT students. Excellent communication skills; the ability to work well in a team; an interest in the training and supervision of staff, and a positive and flexible approach is essential.
You will be joining an established Therapy team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. You will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development, training and audit.
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. The therapies department at Barnet Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with career progression through supervision; appraisal; in-house / external training and leadership development. The department operates a 7 day service, and you will be expected to work one weekend in four on a rota basis.
We are a very friendly and welcoming service where staff wellbeing is a high priority. As part of this we continue to work towards achieving a fully inclusive department.
Person specification
Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Shared Commitments
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest group
- Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post, including work with respiratory patients
- Experience with complex discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 level
- Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision
- Experience of working in intensive care
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to document information accurately.
- Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills.
- Effective Communication Skills.
- Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday rota.
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Able to display transdisciplary working competencies across Occupational therapy
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current occupational therapy or practice in relevant area.
- Evidence of working within Evidence Based Practice.
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation.
- Knowledge of current NHS and local issues
About the employer
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/
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Occupational therapists (SOC 2222) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Offer £45,953–54,254
- Middle half £37,232–48,620
- Median £44,148
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£37,232–48,620), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2222 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.