Rotational Band 5 OT - Acute to Community

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapists. The role involves managing a caseload, assessing and planning interventions in hospital and community settings, and working across acute and community environments.

Applicants should have HCPC registration (or pending) and a pre-registration OT degree. This rotation supports professional development with weekend and extended hours as required.

Qualifications

• Pre-registration OT degree required (BSc Hons or MSc Hons).
• HCPC registration, or pending registration.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Student experience in varied healthcare settings.
• Application of the OT process.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating interventions.
• Work autonomously on clinical duties under supervision.
• Communicate with patients, carers and MDT colleagues to support discharge decisions.
• Attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and case conferences.
• Teach relatives and carers specific rehabilitation techniques before discharge.
• Make referrals and liaise with Dorset Integrated Care System and community services.
• Keep accurate records following Trust policy.
• Rotate across inpatient and community settings to consolidate OT skills.

Skills

OT process knowledge

Clinical knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Risk assessment

Manual handling

Education

Pre-registration degree in occupational therapy (BSc Hons or MSc Hons)

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapists. The role involves managing a caseload, assessing and planning interventions in hospital and community settings, and working across acute and community environments.

Applicants should have HCPC registration (or pending) and a pre-registration OT degree. This rotation supports professional development with weekend and extended hours as required.