Flexible Occupational Therapist | Derby Health Staffing

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists for flexible zero-hour contracts in acute inpatient areas. Candidates will support patients with equipment, collaborate with clinical services, and maintain comprehensive documentation. This role offers competitive pay, paid annual leave, and excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 months recent experience in acute settings and current professional registration.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid annual leave

Supervision and training

Peer support opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months post-qualification experience in an acute hospital, which must be recent.
• Current and valid professional registration as defined by the job description.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and learning related to areas of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' use of EC equipment to maintain independence.
• Collaborate with clinical services to optimise patients’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with legal and professional requirements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Current and valid professional registration

Minimum of 6 months post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

Zero hours per week – As and When Required; Working Arrangements £31,051.16 pro‑rata based on a 37.5 Whole Time Equivalent.

We are looking for experienced Occupational Therapists with an interest in working in acute inpatient areas. These professionals will work on a zero‑hour contract, enabling them to pick and choose shifts as they choose and providing flexibility over how and where they work.

Responsibilities

• Support patients’ use of EC equipment by regularly reviewing them and their equipment requirements to meet changing needs and enable them to maintain independence.
• Participate with the provision of other EAT with integration of other specialties such as communication aids, powered wheelchair controls and other equipment of daily living, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with other clinical services and social agencies to optimise patients’ wellbeing.
• Ensure patients and carers are well informed on the use of the equipment that has been loaned to them.
• Adapt equipment provision to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Ensure adequate and relevant level of competency, including awareness of technological developments.
• Promote the development and application of EC and other relevant EAT.
• Consult with Clinical Scientists and engineers from contracted companies to ensure that the most appropriate cost‑effective solutions are installed for clients.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up‑to‑date documentation in line with legal, professional and Trust requirements.
• Understand the use of computer hardware and software to deliver support to patients with computer access requirements.
• Engage in lifelong learning through an active CPD programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months post‑qualification experience in an acute hospital, which must be recent.
• Current and valid professional registration as defined by the job description.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and learning related to areas of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively within an established team.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexibility to pick and choose shifts.
• Paid annual leave.
• Weekly pay.
• Supervision and training.
• Exposure to gain experience by working in a variety of settings.
• Peer support and excellent learning opportunities.
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.