Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5

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The closing date is 01 October 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team within medicine. You should have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC and experience of working in the NHS in the UK. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients.

You work will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and you will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to drive to support with access and Home visits is desirable.

This is a fixed term contract to end on 26/04/27

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times.

Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in

Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Our workforce of almost 9,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas

1. To use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan. This will include patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions.

Working as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from specialist therapists when necessary, including working as a lone practitioner in the community.

2. To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. This will include writing patient reports for e.g. medical practitioners and solicitors requests.

3. To work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects, to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes.

4. To contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management.

5. To participate in the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and/or Cheltenham General Hospital after appropriate induction and training as required.*

6. To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all…