Occupational Therapist – Rotational

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist has arisen at Barts Health NHS Trust in London. This rotational role involves providing high-quality patient care across various settings, enhancing clinical skills, and working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and supervision experience, and be committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience across core rotations.
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
• Interest in QI and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients.
• Participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme across multiple hospital settings.
• Supervise students and junior staff.

Skills

Supervision skills

Clinical assessment

Activity analysis

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Evidence of relevant CPD

Job description

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Occupational Therapist – Rotational, London

Client: Barts Health NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3a06d7dc604

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the band 6 Occupational Therapy rotation at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a rotational post, aimed at consolidating and enhancing knowledge and experience across acute rotations at The Royal London Hospital, Major Trauma Centre, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Tertiary Centre for heart and cancer care. The role provides high-quality patient assessment, treatment, and intervention as part of the specialist therapy team on each rotation.

We are looking for a highly skilled, innovative, and passionate individual to join our Band 6 Occupational Therapy team. The Royal London Hospital & St Bartholomew’s Hospital Band 6 Occupational Therapy rotation involves 9-month rotations across diverse areas.

The ideal candidate is motivated, autonomous, and dynamic, committed to improving clinical assessment and activity analysis skills, and providing high-quality, timely, and effective services to patients and the organization.

The successful candidate will collaborate with occupational therapy colleagues and work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team to develop clinical, leadership, teaching, and service development skills within a supportive environment. The team values ongoing learning and development, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to lead and participate actively.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients, including advanced assessment and treatment, education, provision of assistive devices and equipment, minor structural home adaptations, and complex disability management and advocacy services.

Participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme across Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust, working in various ward settings and departments including:

• Acute Assessment Unit
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Care of the Elderly
• Surgery, Vascular, and Amputees

Working for our organization

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, renowned for excellence and innovation in healthcare. We are committed to continuous improvement, high standards of care, and fostering an inclusive, supportive working environment.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, providing safe, compassionate, and harm-free care, and being an outstanding place to work where our WeCare values are evident in our daily work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience across core rotations
• Supervision skills
• Experience supervising students and/or junior staff

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Interest in QI and professional development