Rotational Occupational Therapist (Fixed Term), Band 5
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic therapy team within medicine at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and delivering treatment options for patients with diverse or complex presentations, working autonomously with guidance from specialist therapists. You will also contribute to the supervision and appraisal of less experienced therapists and support workers, and participate in weekend working.
Essential criteria
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Knowledge / Skills
- Deliver evidence based occupational therapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Knowledge / Skills
- Deliver evidence based occupational therapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
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 (Fixed Term), Band 5
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team within medicine. You should have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC and experience of working in the NHS in the UK. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients.
You work will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and you will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to drive to support with access and Home visits is desirable.
This is a fixed term contract to end on 26/04/27
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, w
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