Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5 CON 27
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The role involves a rotational programme across acute and community settings, including specialties like Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Front Door services. You will provide high-standard assessment and treatment interventions within a supportive 7-day therapy service. The position offers significant investment in therapy services and continued professional development.
Essential criteria
- DipCOT or BSc OT
- Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- BAOT Member
- A range of practice education experience
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Teaching Skills
- Specific Requirements
- Enthusiasm for the profession
- Ability to travel in the county
- Driving License
- DipCOT or BSc OT
- Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration
- BAOT Member
- A range of practice education experience
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Teaching Skills
- Specific Requirements
- Enthusiasm for the profession
- Ability to travel in the county
- 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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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5 CON 27
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT). This is an excellent time to join the organisation, with significant investment in therapy services and the continued development of our Front Door pathways.
The successful candidate will join our rotational Band 5 programme, gaining broad clinical experience across both acute and community settings. Rotations last approximately six months and include specialties such as Medicine, Care of the Older Person, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Respiratory, Community/Outreach, Outpatients, and Front Door.
You will be part of a supportive 7-day therapy service, developing core Occupational Therapy skills and clinical confidence across diverse environments. ULHT delivers an integrated Therapy Service with a strong focus on rehabilitation, early intervention, and the prevention of deconditioning. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care across the Emergency Department, inpatient wards, outpatient services, and community pathways.
Throughout your rotations, you will be fully supported by a large, exper
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