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Rotational Occupational Therapist

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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United Kingdom , Swindon

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32073.00 - 48117.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 6. The Great Western Hospital is seeking to recruit enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic rotational programme. We also welcome applications from current Band 5 Occupational Therapists who are ready to progress into a Band 6 role and further develop their clinical skills. Our Band 6 rotational programme offers the opportunity to gain valuable and diverse experience across key clinical areas, including: Orthopaedic Therapy - Trauma and Elective, Acute Occupational Therapy - Medicine and Surgery, Front Door Therapy - Emergency Care and Admission Avoidance. Each rotation lasts 9 months, providing a structured yet varied experience while supporting patient flow and service demand across the hospital site.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide, develop and deliver a specialised and skilled level of Occupational Therapy intervention to each service within the rotation
  • Participate in the Band 6 Rotation Scheme - 9 months within Acute Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Therapy and Front Door Therapy Services
  • Be aware of the total therapy needs of the team, the changing demands and take action in consultation with the Team Leaders to fulfil these needs
  • Be proactive at delivering therapeutic interventions within a timely manner to enable patients to maintain their independence, identifying when patients would benefit from further rehabilitation and support services and to refer on to other services appropriately
  • Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice, through the supervision, coaching and education, for less experienced occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, students, support workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team
  • Assist with the continuous service development of the therapy services to provide high quality care and timely intervention
  • Hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision
  • Manage complex diverse cases which may include medical, neurological, traumatic brain injury, surgical, orthopaedic, musculo-skeletal and psychiatric conditions
  • Work contracted hours over 7 days a week

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and care Professions Council
  • Evidence of continuing Professional Development and postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area - e.g., Falls, Elderly rehabilitation, Frailty, Admission avoidance, Neurology, use of equipment
  • Experience in complex discharge planning within the NHS
  • Broad clinical experience e.g. surgical, ED, neurology, medical, orthopaedic, community rapid response, admission avoidance, rehabilitation, community
  • Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a complex caseload
  • Working as part of an MDT and joint problem solving
  • Application of the Occupational Therapy process and models of practice
  • Use of goal setting and outcome measures
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team
  • Experience of providing supervision for junior staff or assistants
  • Lead for student supervision
  • Experience in and an understanding of clinical governance e.g. audit, risk management, education
  • Carrying out and receiving appraisal

Nice to have:

  • Evidence of basic management training
  • Registered field work educator
  • Member of special interest group
  • Member of professional body
  • Computer skills qualification
  • Experience of Splints, braces and slings
  • Experience of using a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments
  • Involvement in audits
  • Involvement in the recruitment and retention process
  • Participation in service development and implementation of change
  • Taking a lead role in project work
  • Inter-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of admission avoidance, community rapid response and/or rehab, Critical Care
What we offer:
  • Broad clinical exposure across multiple specialties
  • Structured development to support progression into senior practice
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

Expiration:
April 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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