Occupational Therapist | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Winchester is seeking an occupational therapist for its new state-of-the-art orthopaedic centre. This role involves overseeing pre-operative assessments, supervising junior staff, and contributing to service development within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and strong analytical and clinical skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaborative practice.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to shape new services

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising junior staff and students.
• Skills in pre-operative therapy assessment and patient recovery.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support supervising junior staff members.
• Lead pre-operative therapy assessments for patients.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

We are excited to advertise the position of occupational therapist to work at Royal Hampshire County Hospital within our elective orthopaedic therapy team. This post will include working in our state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Centre in Winchester, scheduled to open in August 2025. This new facility is a testament to our Trust’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region and working collaboratively with orthopaedic services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to serve patients across our communities.

Why Join Us?

• Brand-new purpose-built facility dedicated to elective orthopaedic surgery.
• A chance to shape and develop the service in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment
• Work alongside top orthopaedic consultants and a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and leadership opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

If this is something that excites and drives you, then come and be part of the therapy team.

Role and Responsibilities

• To work in the brand new, state-of-the-art Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre (HOC) based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH), Winchester, as well as working within the already established elective orthopaedic therapy service at RHCH. This includes working with orthopaedic surgeons from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and other members of the MDT.
• To support the team with supervising junior staff members, therapy support workers and students.
• Support clinics such as patient education and elective arthroplasty follow up clinics.
• Lead and oversee the pre-operative therapy assessment process, ensuring that patients’ home environments are fully prepared for elective hip and knee surgery. Work alongside and supervise a team of therapy technicians to facilitate timely and effective assessments.
• To take part and lead in the robust in-service training programme to the team and wider MDT.
• When required, support the orthopaedic therapy team cross-site.
• To take an active role in service development, quality improvement and other projects within the department and Trust.
• Deputise for the team lead when they are absent.
• Take part in the weekend rota.
• Work autonomously, utilising analytical and clinical reasoning skills to optimise patient recovery and discharge planning. Provide guidance on returning to daily activities, including self-care, mobility within the home, work and leisure.

About the Trust and Working Environment

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors.

The Council of Governors represents the interests of their constituencies and influences the future plans of the Foundation Trust. For further information regarding the Trust and the role you can find the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We welcome informal visits where you can meet the team and see our working area. Please talk to us regarding flexible working. All requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Career Opportunities and How to Apply

Thinking about a career with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Join our Virtual Careers Webinar designed for Occupational Therapists or exploring a career in therapies!

Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hear from senior leaders, current OTs, and our Talent Acquisition team
Learn about our culture, career pathways, and how to apply

Register now and take the first step towards a rewarding career at HHFT!

This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025