Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Formal supervision

In-house training

Career progression

Rotations across settings

Flexible working

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a rotational post for occupational therapists, open to final year students, newly qualified staff awaiting HCPC registration, and experienced therapists.

The role involves managing inpatient and community caseloads, conducting patient assessments, contributing to MDT goal planning, and delivering therapy to support safe discharge. A car is required for community visits, and seven-day service shifts are part of the rota.

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy and ongoing professional development.
• HCPC registration, or due to qualify within 3 months.
• Experience in medical, respiratory, neurological, and orthopaedic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient or community caseload using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills.
• Complete patient assessments on wards or in the community and support safe discharge.
• Contribute to board rounds and goal planning meetings.
• Communicate with therapists and MDT members, including nurses and consultants.
• Treat patients on post-operative pathways and ensure adherence to rehabilitation plans.
• Work seven-day service shifts and weekend rotas as required.
• Supervise students or therapy assistants and participate in supervision.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Attend training to maintain competency and evaluate own practice.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Communication skills

Reflective practice

Education

Degree in occupational therapy

Job description

A rotational post for occupational therapists at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, open to students nearing qualification, newly qualified staff awaiting HCPC registration and experienced therapists. The work covers managing inpatient and community caseloads, patient assessment and MDT goal planning. Placements last four months each across six areas, from acute stroke to early supported discharge, with seven-day working and a community element that needs a car. A degree in occupational therapy and HCPC registration, or qualification within three months, is required.

What the job involves

• Manage an inpatient or community caseload using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills
• Complete patient assessments on wards or in the community, formulate problem lists and provide therapy input to support safe discharge
• Contribute to board rounds and goal planning meetings
• Communicate with therapists and MDT members, including nurses and consultants
• Treat patients on post-operative protocols and ensure they follow rehabilitation pathways
• Work seven-day service shifts and weekend rotas as service requirements dictate
• Take part in supervision, service development and own professional development and registration requirements
• Provide a high standard of care and safeguarding to patients known to the service
• Keep accurate clinical records on the trust IT system while maintaining confidentiality
• Complete risk assessments and associated actions
• Supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants
• Attend training to maintain competency and evaluate own clinical effectiveness

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or due to qualify within 3 months

Experience

• Experience in medical, respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Carry out a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions holistically
• Effective verbal and written communication and computer literacy
• Ability to reflect on own learning needs

Checks & eligibility

• UK or accepted equivalent driving licence
• Access to a car for work purposes

Nice to have

• Experience of working in an acute NHS trust
• Leadership skills

What’s offered

• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
• Established formal supervision and appraisal process
• Robust in-house training within each team
• Support to progress career within the therapies department
• Rotations across varied settings with MDT professionals
• Flexible working requests considered at interview