Static Occupational Therapist - Trauma and Orthopaedics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 5 Static Occupational Therapist role within the Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Royal Derby Hospital. The successful applicant will provide high-standard, patient-centred care to those recovering from orthopaedic surgical intervention. The role involves managing a mixed caseload across 150 beds, working closely with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to a 7-day service. It offers significant development opportunities within the orthopaedic speciality.
Essential criteria
- Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT or Equivalent
- Evidence of further learning
- Experience & Knowledge
- To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Trauma and Orthopaedic Presentations
- Understanding of other factors that can affect function (i.e. age, environment, etc)
- To be able to demonstrate the clear clinical reasoning
- Evidence of CPD and specialist interest
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist areas i.e. splints, amputee rehab, spinal rehabilitation
- Skills and Ability
- Experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics in Therapy Capacity
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise caseload
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a flexible manner adapting to changing situations constructively
- Evidence of core OT skills in assessments and treatments
- Experience of fast track / EOL discharges
- Supervision of and/or educating others
- Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
- Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Member of RCOT or Equivalent
- Evidence of further learning
- Experience & Knowledge
- To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Trauma and Orthopaedic Presentations
- Understanding of other factors that can affect function (i.e. age, environment, etc)
- To be able to demonstrate the clear clinical reasoning
- Evidence of CPD and specialist interest
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist areas i.e. splints, amputee rehab, spinal rehabilitation
- Skills and Ability
- Experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics in Therapy Capacity
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise caseload
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a flexible manner adapting to changing situations constructively
- Evidence of core OT skills in assessments and treatments
- Experience of fast track / EOL discharges
- Supervision of and/or educating others
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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Job summary
Royal Derby Hospital Trauma and Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy team are a large team with a 15 registered and support staff. The team take great pride in delivering high standards of Occupational Therapy patient centred care supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of those following Orthopaedic Surgical intervention.
We have a vacancy at band 5 level for an individual who has experience working as an Occupational Therapist within Orthopaedics and is looking for a fantastic opportunity to further their knowledge and develop their clinical reasoning and clinical practice.
The team have significant experience to support those wishing to develop a career path within the orthopaedic speciality. The successful applicant will work closely with MDT colleagues and cover a very mixed caseload across a 150 bed base. This includes both trauma and elective patients across 6 wards including a private patient unit.
The team support the busy orthopaedic OP clinic, perform pre op assessments and lead education classes. Innovation in service delivery and continuous improvement is encouraged
Leadership is provided by an 8a Operational Lead, a band 7 clinical lead plus numerous Clinical Specialist band 6 Occupational Therapists all engaged in your development.
The department supports flexible working patterns across 7 days enabling positive home and work-life balances.
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