Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join an inpatient rotation at Band 6. The role covers acute inpatient services with a focus on patients with complex needs, supporting discharge planning and rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will work across Care of the Elderly, Medicine and Surgery with opportunities to expand into Stroke and Major Trauma paths, under supervision and with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Post graduate clinical experience in an acute inpatient setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and clinical governance awareness.
• Membership of a professional body and relevant post-graduate training.
• Experience with MDT working and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, using evidence-based practice and client-centered goals.
• Support education, supervision and professional development of students and staff.
• Develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge aligned to service priorities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service within inpatient therapies.
• Participate in 7-day working patterns as required.

Skills

SMART goals

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent working

Workload management

Clinical reasoning

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Post-graduate professional development

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rotation Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This role includes weekend working (with rota days off during the week) and bank holiday working) Job ref 218-AHP-B6-8404967

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/12/2026

Job overview

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 Elderly covers four wards serving our older population, with presentations including frailty, falls, delirium, dementia and infection

Medicine provides exposure to a diverse caseload including endocrinology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and general medicine

Surgery includes 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of post graduate clinical experience in relevant specialist area
• State registration with HCPC
• Clinical education training
• Formal post graduate training relevant to area
• First line management course
• Membership of Professional body
• Membership of Clinical Interest Group

Experience

• Current (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific / specified area or relevant associated area.
• Broad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• MDT Working.
• Experience of service improvement.
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of integrated working
• Experience of change management

Knowledge

• Knowledge
• Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within acute inpatient setting
• Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within an acute inpatient setting
• Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and its application.
• Effective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
• Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development.
• Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development.

Skills

• Skills
• Effective creation of patient centred SMART goals
• Effective legible written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Specialist clinical reasoning skills.