Rotational Occupational Therapist

Integrated Care System; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university teaching hospital as a Rotational Occupational Therapist. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment, focusing on person-centered care. With a salary range of £29,970 to £36,483, you'll participate in various clinical rotations to enhance your skills and career.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• NHS experience needed with demonstrated professional development.
• Experience in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload focusing on patient-centered principles.
• Work collaboratively with medical and therapy colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

IT Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council

Member of BAOT

Job description

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata

There are 3 posts available: 1 permanent & 2 Fixed-term contract for 12 months

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Therapy team at MKUH are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our cohort of rotational staff. The fixed-term contracts will have the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract once available.

We offer several development opportunities for staff to progress in their development and careers. The rotations are 6 months in duration & include the following clinical areas:

• Hand Therapy
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Complex Medical
• Surgical wards
• Acute Assessment and Frailty Team

Staff are supported through a range of methods including an initial 2-week supernumerary period, preceptorship, clinical supervision, month 1:1 competencies, mentor, clinical leads, in-service training programmes and our Therapy Practice Education team.

If you want to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department where your voice matters to shaping our future services and where person centered compassionate care is at the heart of our services, then we want to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Sturgeon, Inpatient Service Lead at 01908 995418 [e-mail]

Interview date: W/C 04.08.2025

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to support student education and attend practice education training at our partner universities to prepare you for being a student educator after your first 12 months.

The role will include holistic assessments, creating treatment plans to support independence and regaining function in a variety of settings. In acute setting within the inpatient rotations, there is a large focus on discharge planning and the prevention of deconditioning, collaborating with the integrated discharge hub and community partners.

• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individual treatment programmes, evaluate interventions and maintain clinical records
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues as well as outside agencies, by sharing patient-related information to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service
• To utilise the expertise of senior staff in order to develop skills and knowledge and consolidate learning

About us

"73.4 of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues - a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn't just a value - it's a daily reality" (NHS Staff Survey 2024)

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

Professional:

• To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Organisational:

• To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the College of Occupational Therapists and Health Professions Council.

Governance:

• To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department. Communicate and address concerns appropriately.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
• Member of BAOT

Experience

• NHS experience
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical field relevant to this post
• Experience of working in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department

Skills

• Ability to build and develop effective working relationships
• IT literacy (Microsoft word, email and internet)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good personal organization and time management skills
• Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
• Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs

Personal and people development

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
• Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner

Specific requirements

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Car driver with valid licence and access to car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients homes or to other bases [As applicable to post]
• Willingness to work flexibly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum pro rata