Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist post offering experience across various settings including Brain Injury Inpatients/Outpatients, Stroke rehabilitation, Sub Acute general medicine, and Discharge to Assess short stay rehab. The role involves working with a diverse range of medical conditions and specialist neuro placements, focusing on client-centered practice and holistic approaches. It provides opportunities to develop skills in general and specialist OT intervention, supported by continuous professional development and training.
Key responsibilities
- Gain experience working with a wide variety of medical clinical conditions and specialist neuro placements.
- Apply client-centered practice with a holistic approach in all areas.
- Develop skills and knowledge in both general and specialist Occupational Therapy intervention.
- Participate in an In-Service Training programme and regular clinical supervision.
- Supervise junior staff within the service.
- Contribute to Service Development projects to develop wider knowledge and skills.
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Relevant experience of the Occupational Therapy process during [contact details removed] and Work
- Documenting evidence of continuing professional development
- Basic Knowledge of health legislation and current practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the OT process
- Demonstrate the use of a problem solving approach
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Innovative, creative
- Effective written , oral and digital communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and practical experiennce of assessing, prescribing and issuing appropriate equipment to meet patient's functional needs
- Knowledge of current manual handling principles and safe moving and handling techniques
Desirable criteria
- Practice Educator
- Knowledge and experience in inpatient areas such as Discharge to Assess, Frailty, Stroke / Neuro
- Current driving licence, business insurance and access to own car for conducting access visits
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,970 – £36,483 — matches the national scale.
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Job summary
The post advertised is a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Rotations include Brain Injury Inpatients, Brain Injury out patients, Stroke rehabilitation, Sub Acute general medicine and Discharge to Assess short stay rehab.
Main duties of the job
This rotational post offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience working in a rewarding environment with a wide variety of medical clinical conditions e.g. Frailty,Parkinson's, Amputees, Dementia, Falls and Fractures and also within specialist neuro placements; brain injury in / out patients, plus stroke rehab.
All areas focus on client-centered practice with a holistic approach, and you will gain skills and knowledge in both general and specialist OT intervention.
We fully support continued professional development with a wide variety of training options, including a monthly Inservice Training program, regular clinical supervision and opportunities to develop wider knowledge and skills through participation in Service Development projects.
This post offers:
- CPD opportunities
- In-Service training
- Personal Development Review.
Good communication skills are essential, and there will be opportunity to participate in an In-Service Training programme and to supervise junior staff within the service.
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