Occupational Therapist – Integrated General Medicine & HCE Team

Main area Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Integrated General Medicine & HCE Team Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 7.5hrs days or 5 days a week at 4.5hrs a day.) Job
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Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Level 7 Occupational Therapy General Medical Team Town Plymouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro rata and per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our General Medical and Healthcare of the Elderly Occupational Therapy Team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across both General Medical and Healthcare of the Elderly services, supporting the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of acute medical, frailty and age-related conditions.

The post has been designed to support the development of a flexible and resilient Occupational Therapy workforce, enabling staff to gain experience across multiple inpatient services whilst responding effectively to patient and service needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote independence, facilitate safe discharge and optimise patient outcomes.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists, final-year Occupational Therapy students and individuals awaiting HCPC registration.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our General Medical and Healthcare of the Elderly Team. The role involves assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients with acute medical, frailty and age-related conditions. You will work closely with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and support safe discharge.

You will manage a varied caseload with supervision and support, develop clinical skills across inpatient specialities, contribute to service improvement activities and participate in the seven-day service, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Please structure your application under the following headings:

1. Knowledge & Experience
Examples of assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and MDT working.

2. Aptitudes & Abilities
Communication, prioritisation, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

3. Professional Development
Relevant training, learning, audit, quality improvement or reflective practice.

4. Motivation & Values
Patient-centred care, teamwork, flexibility and reasons for applying.

5. Other Factors
Ability to work across clinical areas, participate in a seven-day service and travel between Trust sites.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC,…