Rotational Occupational Therapist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Transformation Unit; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5, on a 12-month fixed term basis. The post involves 7-day working patterns across a rotation including Older Adults, Neuroscience, Surgery and Oncology, with six-month placements in multiple hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will join integrated OT and PT teams, manage a caseload, perform assessments, and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying.
• Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate Occupational Therapy clinical experience, including acute hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across rotations and plan/undertake OT assessments with supervision.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be flexible to weekend work across a 7-day service and support service development projects.

Skills

OT process

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying

Job description

Main area Rotational Occupational Therapist Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (7 day working.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working) Job ref 321-MRC-8242670-B5

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Rotational Occupational Therapist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Band 5

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

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 aneffective 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.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital’s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached .

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the document s attached . The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required for the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager to fulfil the objectives of OAHP.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Skills

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

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital’s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.