Occupational Therapist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic Junior Occupational Therapist to join its Therapy Teams. This full-time role offers a rich array of rotational experiences within a Major Trauma Centre, enabling effective treatment across various medical conditions including hand therapy, trauma, and rehabilitation. The candidate should possess an Occupational Therapy degree or be nearing qualification and be registered with HCPC. Join a supportive environment that values employee development and diverse experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or nearing completion.
• Registered with HCPC on commencement of post.
• Broad range of clinical placements as a student.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in various settings including outpatient care.
• Participate in acute rehab of neuro surgical and poly trauma patients.
• Develop skills in managing dementia and delirium.

Skills

Motivated to self-develop

Good communicator

Ability to liaise with other professionals/agencies

Mental Health experience

Acute care experience

Community experience

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or nearing completion

Registered with HCPC

Evidence of relevant CPD

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Basic Grade Occupational Therapy Vacancy (Full time 37.5hrs, Band 5)

Job Summary

Are you due to qualify for your Occupational Therapy Degree? Or are you currently practicing as a Basic Grade but are interested in the experience that an acute hospital rotation will provide? If so, we have the job for you!

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Occupational Therapist to undertake a post within the Therapy Teams at the University Hospital of North Midlands. This rotational post offers a wide range of opportunities to work in an exciting Major Trauma Centre across the medical, surgical and specialised divisions across both sites.

There are a wide range of rotational experiences available; hand therapy, acute rehab trauma unit, emergency portals, cardiology and medicine, dementia and delirium, amputee rehab, critical care, oncology and renal. For more detail of the type of skills and experience you will gain, please see 'Main duties of the job' below.

Main duties of the job

Below outlines details of the clinical opportunities available on this rotation:

• Hand therapy - Treat patients in an out-patient setting who have hand injuries including splint design and fabrication.
• Acute Rehab Trauma Unit - Early rehab of neuro surgical and poly trauma patients including cognitive and functional assessments.
• Emergency Portals - Rapid decision making for patients in A&E to support discharge planning, equipment provision and admission avoidance.
• Cardiology and General Medicine - Treat patients with medical conditions such as MND, Cardiology and post Critical Care Step down.
• Dementia and Delirium (Frail Elderly) - Develop skills in frailty and falls management and supporting patients with dementia and delirium.
• Amputee Rehabilitation (Surgery) - Treat patients following lower limb amputations including wheelchair and environmental assessments.
• Oncology and Renal - Treat patients with oncology/renal conditions, including fast track discharge planning, manual handling assessments and equipment provision.
• Critical Care - Develop skills in anxiety management, cognitive assessments and early functional rehabilitation in a high dependency environment.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or nearing completion
• Registered with HCPC on commencement of post
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Experience

• Broad range of clinical placements as a student
• Demonstrate relevant work experience in general areas within the NHS
• Experience in an acute setting

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• Motivated to self‑develop
• Good communicator – in writing
• Ability to liaise with other professionals/agencies
• Mental Health/Acute/Community Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust