Rotational Occupational Therapist

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a newly qualified or current Occupational Therapist to join their rotational scheme in Norwich. This position offers a chance to gain diverse clinical experience across several key areas. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess a valid driving license, as travel to different community locations is necessary. Join a team that’s recognized for outstanding care quality and innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and access to transport is essential.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a desire to join integrated teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical experience across various placements.
• Work closely with nursing colleagues and other therapy professionals.
• Travel to clinics and patients within the community.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist looking to gain experience in a rotational position? Or a current Occupational Therapist who is looking to widen your knowledge and skills set? The Norwich Post Graduate Occupational Therapy Rotational Scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience for post‑graduate Occupational Therapists. Staff on the Rotation will be expected to work on any of the placements on the scheme. The duration of the rotations is 6 months and covers the following areas:

• Community Rehabilitation - Various locations
• Willow Unit - New state‑of‑the‑art therapy led centre
• Caroline House - Level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological injuries
• Community Neurology
• Social Services
• Urgent Community Response Teams
• General In‑Patient Rehabilitation

The role is based across various locations in Norfolk which include North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich, for example.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants, who work closely alongside our nursing colleagues. There will be a requirement to travel to clinics and patients within the Community, therefore a valid driving licence and access to transport is essential.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand‑alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title. Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications is monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.