Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or established Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a friendly and supportive team at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust. The role involves completing a wide variety of acute and rehab physical rotations, supported by senior therapists and peer groups. Rotations cover specialities such as Frailty, Acute Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Neurology. The department operates a 7-day service, requiring weekend shifts on a rota basis.
Key responsibilities
- Assess the suitability of patients for provision of OT interventions following a referral.
- Carry out specific standardised and non-standardised OT assessment(s) within your designated caseload.
- Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of intervention programmes.
- Effectively communicate with patient, their relatives and carers, and all other relevant parties involved with the patient's care.
- Maintain the role of OT as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Participate in the inpatient physio and OT weekend working rota.
Essential criteria
- Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Member of BAOT
- Knowledge and application of the OT process in rotational settings, with an awareness of relevant models of practice.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Portfolio.
Desirable criteria
- Additional postgraduate qualification or honours degree.
- Member of College of OT Specialist Section
- Voluntary work in a relevant setting.
- Understanding of dynamics and complexities of the NHS environment.
- Previous experience of being involved with service development initiatives.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an established 5 wanting to gain physical health, inpatient experience, to join our friendly and supportive team at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust. The post holder will complete a wide variety of acute and rehab physical rotation alongside preceptorship.
To facilitate your successful transition from student to qualified OT band 5s are supported by senior therapists, and peer support, alongside band 5 meetings and in service training and team meetings. This is a great place to start your career, many of our 6s and 7s have successfully progressed from band 5s within our Trust.
Rotations cover the following specialities:
- Frailty
- Acute Medicine & Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Acute & Rehab of Older Adults
- Neurology
- The Stroke Unit
The department has moved to 7 day service, as a result several of the rotations will involve weekend shifts. This is on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), assess the suitability of patients for provision of OT interventions following a referral.
To carry out specific standardised and non-standardised OT assessment(s) within your designated caseload.
To ensure ongoing monit
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