OT-MSK Therapy Group Rehabilitation

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support MSK patients through vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work pathways. The role involves outpatient rehabilitation, managing a caseload, and contributing to student education within a multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with employers, and delivering individualized programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient rehabilitation.
• Experience in long term condition management and vocational rehab desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MSK assessments and establish capacity for job demands.
• Develop and deliver individualized vocational programmes for MSK patients.
• Provide fit notes and liaise with employers to support return to work.
• Hold own caseload and supervise junior staff.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy students and liaise with Universities.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and with external agencies.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and treatment outcomes.

Skills

MSK assessment

Vocational rehab

Return to work liaison

Student supervision

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Working alongside a team of other OTs, physios, support workers and administration colleagues, the team support a wide variety of patients in managing their MSK conditions and maximising their functional capacity through vocational rehab and supporting successful return to work. Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, long term condition management and vocational rehab are desirable. There is an expectation that you will support students and more junior members of staff. To perform advanced assessment of patients with MSK presentations and establish their capacity in relation to the demands of their job. To develop and deliver individualised vocational programmes to patients with MSK conditions. Providing fit notes and liaising with employers to facilitate successful return to work or return to specific work duties they have been struggling with. To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. To delegate work to support staff and junior members of the team. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of Occupational Therapy students; this would be to a graduate level standard and involve working with Universities to meet the standards required. To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising and working with other Trust staff in the management of the patients' care appropriate to the service area. To work and liaise with external agencies as required. To contribute to ensuring best practice with an awareness of the most up to date evidence and government directives relevant to the area of practice. To contribute to the development and evaluation of treatment outcomes. To undertake routine administrative tasks as agreed with senior staff. To undertake ongoing responsibility for specific tasks as agreed with team members for example work experience programme. Closing date of applications: 17 November 2026 Interview date: 1 December 2026 As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
• Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.