Rotational Occupational Therapist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as an Occupational Therapist, providing essential therapy services across various specialties. You will work in a supportive environment with a focus on staff development and patient-centered care. The role includes rotations across multiple sites and participation in weekend services. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree result and HCPC registration or pending.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy input to patients.
• Manage own caseload effectively through good time management.
• Participate in evidence-based audits and service development projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Trusts in the UK. At UCLH, we are committed to delivering top-quality care, excellent education, and world-class research. The therapy department offers a friendly and supportive environment to develop clinical and project skills. To learn more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated occupational therapist with excellent communication skills, an innovative, and flexible approach. You must be a team player with a broad range of student experience.

This role involves 6-month rotations across various specialties including Surgery, Orthopaedics, Oncology and Haematology, General Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Neurology. Rotations are across several sites, including University College Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Some rotations may require participation in 7-day services or weekend work.

We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement, providing regular supervision and in-service training. Please only apply if you have a degree result and your HCPC registration, or it is pending.

Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy input, including assessment, treatment, and advice to patients in various settings.
2. Demonstrate strong communication skills with stakeholders, including patients’ families and multidisciplinary teams.
3. Deliver patient-centered care with holistic and individualized interventions.
4. Perform manual handling tasks safely, fit and deliver ADL equipment, and utilize basic IT skills.
5. Participate in evidence-based audits and service development projects with Senior Therapists to maintain and improve care standards.
6. Manage own caseload effectively through good time management and prioritization.
7. Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with RCOT and trust guidelines.
8. Adhere to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy, avoiding discriminatory behaviors.
9. Contribute as an integral team member, supervising students and assistant staff as required.
10. Provide flexible cover within the department during staff absences.
11. Understand and adhere to trust values, policies, and guidelines.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK’s most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• UCLH Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specializes in complex illnesses, women’s health, and treatments for cancer, infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. We also provide advanced support services, including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net-zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and by 2040 for indirect emissions.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Claire Smart
• Job Title: Team Lead OT
• Email: [e-mail]

Additional contact:

• Name: Alice Nicholson
• Job Title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]