Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Bidvane; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Learning opportunities throughCollabor

Seven-day rota

Job summary

North Middlesex University Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the adult acute inpatient rotation. You will assess and intervene for referred patients and work within the multidisciplinary team across medical specialties, orthopaedics and stroke care.

The post includes a seven-day rota and involvement in service development, audits and education. Applicants should have an OT degree, HCPC registration, and a CPD portfolio to support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Evidence of a continuing professional development portfolio.
• HCPC registration.
• Undergraduate experience across a range of healthcare settings.
• Experience in physical acute, rehabilitation or community settings across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide OT interventions for referred patients.
• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Rotate through medical specialties, orthopaedics and surgery, acute medicine for older people, the acute stroke unit and the Admission Avoidance Team (0–48 hours).
• Contribute to clinical projects, audits and service reviews.
• Participate in a seven-day working rota.

Skills

OT process knowledge

IT skills

Written & verbal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisation & prioritisation

Manual therapy & physical handling

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

CPD portfolio

Job description

This post sits in the adult acute inpatient Occupational Therapy rotation at North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH). It provides assessment and intervention for referred patients and involves working with the multidisciplinary team, alongside contributing to service improvement activity. Rotations cover medical specialties, orthopaedics and surgery, acute medicine for older people, the acute stroke unit and admission avoidance in the Emergency Department for stays of up to 48 hours; the post includes a seven-day rota. Applicants need an occupational therapy degree or equivalent, HCPC registration and a CPD portfolio.

What the job involves

• Assess and provide occupational therapy interventions for patients referred within the area of work
• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team
• Rotate through medical specialties, orthopaedics and surgery, acute medicine for older people, the acute stroke unit and the Admission Avoidance Team, which covers the Emergency Department and stays of 0–48 hours
• Contribute to clinical projects, service development, audits and service reviews as agreed with and supported by the Clinical Services Lead OT
• Participate in the seven-day working rota

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Evidence of a continuing professional development portfolio

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Undergraduate experience across a range of healthcare settings
• Occupational therapy assessment and intervention experience in physical acute, rehabilitation or community settings, such as medical, surgical, orthopaedic or neurological care across the lifespan
• Experience of continuing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and its clinical application, models of occupational therapy practice and evidence-based practice
• Competent IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to contribute to and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to undertake moderate-to-high physical activity, including manual therapy, therapeutic patient handling, and assessing, demonstrating, providing or installing specialist equipment or minor adaptations
• Ability to work within Trust and department guidelines and policies, including equal opportunities and health and safety, to meet the needs of patients and colleagues

Other

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
• Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to work flexibly
• Willingness to participate in a seven-day working rota

Nice to have

• Membership of RCOT

What’s offered

• Supportive working environment
• Learning opportunities through collaborative care team working