Development OT - Acute Care, Path to Band 6

NHS Jobs; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Acute OT Team on a development pathway from Band 5 to Band 6. The post involves supporting discharge planning, assessing needs, and promoting independence for patients following acute illness.

The role offers a supportive environment with induction, ongoing professional development, and regular supervision. Progression to a substantive Band 6 position is anticipated after achieving competencies within

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area is desirable.
• Continuing professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical delivery of OT on Acute Wards.
• Manage own caseload and provide autonomous clinical duties.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/carer education.
• Contribute to staff development and supervision.

Skills

OT process

Clinical reasoning

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

OT Diploma/Degree

Postgraduate learning

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Acute OT Team on a development pathway from Band 5 to Band 6. The post involves supporting discharge planning, assessing needs, and promoting independence for patients following acute illness.

The role offers a supportive environment with induction, ongoing professional development, and regular supervision. Progression to a substantive Band 6 position is anticipated after achieving competencies within