Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Rotational) across QMC, City Hospital & NRC sites

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist, committed to further improving clinical skills and providing quality care to patients, to our well-established band 5 OT rotation at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

We have a broad range of rotations across the 3 sites including medicine, neuro and MSK, providing a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own caseload whilst working within a supportive, established teams. Additionally, you will need to have full HCPC registration and some experience of working in an acute hospital setting would be a distinct advantage.

Occupational Therapists are based within the welcoming NUH Therapies department, alongside our colleagues in physiotherapy, SLT, orthotics & prosthetics and dietetics.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting to band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational schemes (6 month rotations) within NUH.

The post holder will have duties that span the 4 pillars of practice, please see the detailed job description for further information.

About us

As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare.

Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

Job responsibilities

In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The band 5 occupational therapy rotation offers a great opportunity to gain breadth and depth of experience working alongside specialist staff, within an acute inpatient setting. We offer all newly qualified staff a preceptorship programme to support them in their transition from newly registered professional to competent practitioner.

Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment & interventions to facilitate discharge and / or support rehabilitation

Day to day management of caseload using effective time management and prioritisation

Effective communication with patients, carers and staff

Contribute to effective OT & MDT working

Comply with NUHs policies & procedures

Participate in CPD, supervision and appraisal process

To comply with the Royal Colleges of Occupational Therapists Professional Standards of Practice, Conduct & Ethics (2026)

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
• Current state registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates relevant experience and transferable skills (relevant to area of work).
• Demonstrates reflection on previous practice and learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers, other professionals).
• Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation).

Comm'n and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately
• Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the individual

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process
• Demonstrates competencies in OT core skills
• Problem solving skills

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrates self management skills (time management/prioritising)
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt

Physical Skills

Essential

• Sound back care and handling skills
• Experience of using Information Technology

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to Lifelong learning
• Enthusiastic
• Commitment to support the Trust's values