Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a Band 5 rotation within an integrated therapy team. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing comprehensive assessments and interventions. The position involves core working hours Monday-Friday, with an expectation to participate in shift or on-call rotas, including weekends and public holidays.
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals
- Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
- Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD.
Desirable criteria
- Valid UK Driving License
- Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals
- Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
- Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD.
- Valid UK Driving License
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational therapist to join our Band 5 rotation.
You will have an opportunity to work within our integrated therapy team working closely with multi-disciplinary teams in our inpatient and outpatient departments, providing comprehensive assessments and intervention.
Core working hours Monday - Friday, but you will be expected to work within any shift or on-call rotas in operation, which includes weekends and public holidays
Additional working pattern details: Weekend working as per rota
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Progress to supervise and appraise less experienced staff, with the support of the team leader. Take on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
Professional Development, Education and Training
Consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care using the Therapy Competency Framework, develop clinical reasoning and treatment techniques through active participation in training and development.
Management and Leadership
Be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to other staff members to ensure effective time management and assist the
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