Senior Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

£36.00 per hour | London Borough of Hackney

Hackney is transforming the way we deliver Occupational Therapy - we need passionate, experienced practitioners to help drive that change. If you're a Senior OT or Senior Physiotherapist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is committed to high‑quality practice, and wants to make an immediate impact for residents, this is the perfect opportunity.

Why We Need You

Hackney's Therapy service is facing unprecedented demand. We are expanding our team to increase capacity, reduce delays, and deliver timely, strengths‑based and person‑centred practice across adult services.

Be Part of Hackney's Reablement Expansion

The long‑term goal?

A Reablement First approach where reablement is considered for most adults requiring support. You will help embed this vision as our service grows and expands community‑based referrals, working collaboratively across Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist or Senior Physiotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our service.

You will:

Hold and manage a small caseload of complex and challenging cases Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to therapists, apprentices and students Lead high‑quality, analytical assessments and evidence‑based interventions Drive professional standards, innovation and continuous improvement in practice Represent therapy services within multi‑agency forums and contribute to strategic development Oversee safeguarding investigations as a Safeguarding Adults Manager Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014, MCA, safeguarding guidance and local frameworks Champion strengths‑based, personalised, independence‑focused practice You will be joining a motivated service committed to raising standards, improving outcomes and redesigning pathways to benefit Hackney residents.What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

3+ years' post‑qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Adult Services Strong knowledge of the Care Act, MCA, safeguarding and reablement practice Experience supporting and developing others through mentoring, supervision or shadowing Confidence managing complex cases and clinical risk Strong communication, decision‑making and leadership skills HCPC registration RCOT membership (OTs) or CSP membership (Physiotherapists)Why Join Hackney?

A supportive, forward‑thinking team with strong leadership Opportunities to develop reablement pathways and influence service design A chance to make immediate, meaningful impact for residents Commitment to diversity, collaboration and professional growthHackney is a borough that values innovation, compassion and high‑quality care. Join us and help shape a stronger, more responsive therapy service.

To Apply

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