Rotational Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust seeks a rotational Occupational Therapist to support clinical assessment and inpatient treatment across multiple specialties. You will contribute to safe discharges and rotate between sites to broaden clinical experience.

Strong communication, evidence-based practice and teamwork are essential, with HCPC registration and right to work in the UK required. CPD and supervision are encouraged as part of a structured rotation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Broad undergraduate experience across core OT specialities.
• Experience working within an MDT and effective team working.
• HCPC registration and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for inpatients.
• Support safe and effective discharge from hospital.
• Rotate between KMMH and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust across listed specialties.
• Engage in CPD such as band 5 peer support and clinical supervision.

Skills

Discussing clinical reasoning

Communicating complex information

Self-directed learning

Stress management

Evidence-based practice

IT skills (hospital databases, Word, …

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Hospital databases

Job description

This is a rotational occupational therapy post split between KMMH and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, designed to combine mental and physical health training. The work centres on clinical assessment and treatment of inpatients and helping patients leave hospital safely. Rotations cover settings from A&E and intensive care to stroke rehabilitation, orthopaedics and cardiac rehabilitation, plus a community crisis team. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for inpatients
• Support safe and effective discharge from hospital
• Rotate between KMMH and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust across listed specialties
• Engage in CPD such as band 5 peer support, in-service training, preceptorship, rotational competencies and clinical supervision

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Broad undergraduate experience across all core OT specialities
• Experience of collaborative working within an MDT and effective team working

Skills & knowledge

• Discussing clinical reasoning in case management
• Communicating complex information to patients, carers and staff, with clear written and verbal reports in English
• Self-directed learning with own needs evidenced in a CPD portfolio
• IT skills including hospital databases, Word, Excel, email and PowerPoint
• Managing own stress in an unpredictable setting, showing empathy and fairness
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, national guidelines and the legal responsibilities of the profession

Checks & eligibility

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car for travel at short notice

Other

• Self-motivated with a clear understanding of the role
• Physically fit to follow moving and handling and therapeutic handling guidelines
• Professional manner and appearance
• Availability for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

Nice to have

• Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments