Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Royal Berkshire Hospital's Therapy Department. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across various rotations including Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Medicine, and Elderly Care. You will use specialist knowledge to manage a complex caseload and contribute to service development within a supportive team environment. The Trust values professional development and offers opportunities for career progression.
Essential criteria
- Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
- Understanding of a broad range of Elderly care, Medical, Neurological, musculoskeletal &orthopaedic or surgical conditions
- Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
- Specialist knowledge in related area
- Research or audit experience
- NHS experience as a qualified OT
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Other
- Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits
- Knowledge/Skills & Experience
- Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
- Understanding of a broad range of Elderly care, Medical, Neurological, musculoskeletal &orthopaedic or surgical conditions
- Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
- Specialist knowledge in related area
- Research or audit experience
- NHS experience as a qualified OT
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits
- Knowledge/Skills & Experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY
Band 6 Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred care and keen to develop your occupational therapy knowledge and skills?
Come and work for the Therapy Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital! We are an aspirational Therapy team, our mission is to deliver a high quality, modern, patient-centred service.
We work very closely with our Physiotherapy colleagues which we find gives us maximum opportunity for development and learning. We encourage active involvement in service development and leadership at Band 6 level. There are many opportunities for personal and professional development.
The rotations include:
- Orthopaedics (elective and trauma) and Surgery (planned and emergency).
- Paediatrics.
- Medicine (Cardiac, Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Gastro, Haematology and Oncology).
- Elderly Care (including Hip Fragility Unit).
- Front Door Services (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Short Stay Unit).
- Acute Stroke Unit.
- Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service.
Your career progression and professional development will be keenly supported by our Therapies Leadershi
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