Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for an Inpatient Rotation. You will develop specialist skills across acute inpatient services, handling complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs within elderly-care, medicine and surgery settings.

The role offers a supernumerary induction period, extensive supervision and opportunities for leadership, with a forward-looking therapy service and commitment to patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Manage caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and complex needs.
• Support the education, supervision and professional development of students and staff.
• Develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge aligned to patient needs and service priorities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of inpatient Occupational Therapy services.
• Participate in 7-day working patterns as required.

Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the education, supervision and professional development of students and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• To develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, relevant to the needs of the patient population and service priorities
• To contribute to the Trust and Group clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, and Health & Safety
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required

Skills

MDT working

Autonomous practice

Clinical reasoning

Discharge planning

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

UHCW NHS Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our new Band 6 rotation, developing specialist skills across acute inpatient services while supporting patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.

The rotation includes

• Care of the Elderlycovers four wards serving our older population, with presentations including frailty, falls, delirium, dementia and infection
• Medicineprovides exposure to a diverse caseload including endocrinology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and general medicine
• Surgeryincludes vascular, gastroenterology, head & neck, and gynaecology services, supporting rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning following surgery
• With future opportunities to expand into specialties including Stroke and Major Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Across all areas, you will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, contribute to MDT working, support timely discharge planning and help prevent deconditioning through early assessment and rehabilitation.

New to role, you will benefit from a supernumerary induction period, comprehensive clinical supervision and access to a wide range of learning, development and leadership opportunities. This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking variety, career progression and the opportunity to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking therapy service.

Contact us for an informal discussion, tour our facilities or meet the team.

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the education, supervision and professional development of students and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• To develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, relevant to the needs of the patient population and service priorities
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service within inpatient therapies, supporting service improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

• Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
• Manage an autonomous caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning, aligned to patient-centered goals
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
• Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying, and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
• Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
• Work in accordance with RCOT & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
• Contribute to the Trust and Group clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, and Health & Safety.
• Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic (where available) records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026