Occupational Therapist Band 5 Rotational - Ridge Hill
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a rotational Occupational Therapist role at Band 5, focusing on delivering quality care across various teams including Surgery/ICU, Medical, Urgent Care, T&O, and Stroke. The post holder will assess and treat patients, deliver rehabilitation, and plan discharges. It is a qualified post providing an opportunity to consolidate core skills and competencies, working as an autonomous practitioner with senior support. The role contributes to seven-day services.
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
- Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
- Skills & Experience
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
- Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
- Interests & Motivation to the Job
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
- Education & Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
- Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
- Skills & Experience
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
- Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients
- Interests & Motivation to the Job
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels
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.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
(Full-time 37.5 hours per week)
Are you looking for a brilliant place to work?Come and join our dynamic and friendlyTherapyteamwherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution isvalued, and your personal growth is a priority.
We'relooking for arotationalOccupational Therapisttodeliver quality care across ourSurgery/ICU,Medical, Urgent Care, T&O and Stroke Teams.
Your day mayinclude:
- Triage,assessmentandtreatment ofpatientswith a wide range of medical/surgicalconditions
- Delivering rehabilitationin various settings including our newcommunity-basedStroke Rehabilitation Unit
- Assessingforand ordering equipment
- Planning and implementing plansincluding home access visits to support discharge
- Documenting care and communicating with the Therapyand widerteams,patientsand their families
- Supervision ofsupportstaff and students
It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services.
Are you ready to make a difference?We'dlove to hear fromyou!
Main duties of the job
This is a qualified post and provides an opportunity for the Therapist to consolidate core skills and competencies.
The key function of this role is mainly clinical and concentrates on the assessment of patients referred to the service.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have the support of a senior therapist
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