Rotational Occupational Therapist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon seeks Band 5 Occupational Therapists as part of a well-established rotational programme. Candidates will manage a clinical caseload, develop skills through a structured rotation in various specialties, and implement patient-centered rehabilitative strategies. The role requires collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Ideal for experienced OTs and new graduates seeking diverse experiences. The application closes on December 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in clinical settings is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned clinical caseload using a patient-focused approach.
• Plan, implement and evaluate client-centered interventions.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Participate in the Band 5 Rotation Scheme.
• Develop skills through continuous professional development.
• Conduct basic Occupational Therapy assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Patient-focused rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Great Western Hospital are looking to recruit Band 5 Occupational Therapists as part of our well-established rotational programme. We are looking to welcome experienced OT’s along with Students that have qualified in summer 2025.

Our Rotational Programme includes gaining valuable experience in the below areas:

• In patient Orthopaedics
• Acute Medicine and surgery
• Front Door
• Acute Stroke Unit
• General and Stroke inpatient rehab
• General Rehab and step-down/complex discharge planning
• Community Rehab
• Community Stroke Rehab

The Rotational Programme can be tailored to accommodate your interests and your learning and development needs.

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity or to arrange a brief department walk around, please get in touch with Louise White or Briony Howard on 01793 646141.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

• Manage and be responsible for an assigned clinical caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused, rehabilitative or compensatory approach for a broad range of conditions, within hospital/ community settings.
• To assess occupational performance then plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based client centred interventions maintaining the associated records in compliance with the standards from the College Of Occupational Therapy, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Community Intermediate Care Team.
• To communicate with other multi-disciplinary team members, families, carers, and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient.
• Participate in the Band 5 Rotation Scheme.
• To develop skills and knowledge through the competency framework and participate in continuous professional development, in-service training and any other developmental activities.
• To screen and prioritise referrals within an assigned caseload, following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessary.
• To undertake standardised and non-standardised basic Occupational Therapy assessments and analyse in the context of the patient’s daily activities, for a designated caseload following department standards and protocols.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025