Rotational Occupational Therapist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 12-month fixed term rotational Occupational Therapy post. The programme rotates every six months across Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and Oncology, Social Services, and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Post holders will work within integrated OT and Physiotherapy teams, manage caseloads, and undertake assessments with support from the team and senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying
• Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience
• Desirable: Acute hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and plan/undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from the team and senior colleagues
• Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy
• Contribute to service development projects and be flexible to weekend work across a 7-day service

Skills

Autonomy

OT process

Assessment techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Caseload prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary
12 Month Fixed Term

The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including-Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services, and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues.

The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.

Main duties of the job
Throughout each of the rotations, the post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues. Whilst demonstrating the ability to be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, they will also be expected to work autonomously and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy.

The post holder will be supported in maintaining and developing their own continued professional development to ensure that they not only progress in their role but that their interventions and assessments are underpinned by evidence and theoretical knowledge.

Along with a good understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a keen interest in participating in service development projects and show exemplary organisation and planning skills. There will be an expectation to be flexible in their approach and to support weekend work across a 7-day service.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Essential: HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying

Experience

• Essential: Relevant undergraduate/Postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience
• Desirable: Relevant clinical experience in acute hospital setting

Skills

• Essential: Ability to work autonomously with individuals
• Essential: Knowledge, understanding and application of OT process relating to client centred practice
• Essential: Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of assessment techniques and tools
• Essential: Understand scope/role of interdisciplinary working and team dynamics
• Essential: Ability to prioritise designated caseload
• Essential: Effective written and verbal/nonverbal communication skills

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 28 October 2026

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.