Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality assessments and treatment plans across various departments. The role necessitates a diploma/degree in occupational therapy and current registration with Health Professions Council. Candidates should have a solid foundation in managing caseloads and supervising students. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Broad range of experience in acute environments.
• Supervision of Occupational Therapy students/junior staff.
• Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work rotationally in various medical departments.
• Provide holistic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain accountability for own work and patient caseload.

Skills

Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/carers

Basic auditing skills

Education

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy

Current Health Professions Council registration

Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

Care Group: Diagnostic and Therapies

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Please note that a Developmental Programme Band 5 to Band 6 OT might be considered. If you are successful for the Developmental programme you will be employed as a Band 5 OT, and once all of your competencies have been achieved you will be promoted to a Band 6 Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist.

Job Details

• Date posted: 05 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 275-2512SROT
• Job locations: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY

Key Responsibilities

• Work rotationally in Cardiorespiratory, Respiratory Support Unit, Older Persons wards, Frailty Assessment wards, Frailty SDEC, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgical specialities wards, and Emergency Department and Front Door wards.
• Provide holistic assessments to patients, guide treatment plans, adapt programmes, and develop discharge plans.
• Provide supervision to rotational therapists, therapy assistants, and students.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and health care professionals using verbal and non-visual tools.
• Maintain accountability for own work and patient caseload.
• Refer patients appropriately to other health and social care services, providing timely and detailed information.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Diploma/degree in occupational therapy
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy

Experience:

• Broad range of experience and junior level including acute environments
• Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload
• Supervision of Occupational Therapy students / junior staff

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of basis assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of conditions
• Understanding of the balance of professional development needs with service needs
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work

Skills:

• Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/carers
• Basic auditing skills

Values Based Question:

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY

Website: https://www.medway.nhs.uk/

Values

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• Every Person Counts
• Sharing and Open
• Together

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