Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

On-site nurseries

Discounts at local shops/restaurants

Reduced public transport costs

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Band 5 rotation. You will work within our integrated therapy team, providing comprehensive assessments and interventions in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Core hours are Monday–Friday with weekend and on-call rotas. The successful candidate will supervise and develop less experienced staff, manage a caseload, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK.
• Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment.
• Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD.
• Valid UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Progress to supervise and appraise less experienced staff, with the support of the team leader. Take on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
• Consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care using the Therapy Competency Framework, develop clinical reasoning and treatment techniques through active participation in training and development.
• Be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to other staff members to ensure effective time management and assist the team in the running of the clinical area.
• Use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; Work as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from specialist therapists when necessary. Maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers , provide patient centred care, encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other AHP's and colleagues.
• Please see attached job description for the full details and responsibilities for this Occupational Therapist role .

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

CPD

UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5

Band 5

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working as per rota) Job ref 318-26-T0596

Site Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Gloucestershire Salary £32,073 - £39,043 (pa pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

• flexible working opportunities
• generous annual leave
• the NHS pension scheme
• competitive bank rates
• local discounts
• access to on-site nurseries
• reduced public transport costs
• reward and recognition schemes
• a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• generous annual leave allowance
• excellent NHS pension scheme
• competitive bank rates
• discounts at local shops and restaurants
• access to two on-site nurseries
• discounted public transport
• reward and recognition
• a range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational therapist to join our Band 5 rotation.

You will have an opportunity to work within our integrated therapy team working closely with multi-disciplinary teams in our inpatient and outpatient departments, providing comprehensive assessments and intervention.

Core working hours Monday – Friday, but you will be expected to work within any shift or on-call rotas in operation, which includes weekends and public holidays

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

Progress to supervise and appraise less experienced staff, with the support of the team leader. Take on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.

Professional Development, Education and Training

Consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care using the Therapy Competency Framework, develop clinical reasoning and treatment techniques through active participation in training and development.

Management and Leadership

Be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to other staff members to ensure effective time management and assist the team in the running of the clinical area.

Planning and Organisation

Use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; Work as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from specialist therapists when necessary. Maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures.

Communications and Working Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers , provide patient centred care, encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other AHP's and colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the full details and responsibilities for this Occupational Therapist role .

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
• Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment
• Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals
• Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
• Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD.
• Valid UK Driving License

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e-mail account regularly.

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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.