Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

NHS AfC:
Band 5

Main area:
Occupational Therapy

Grade: NHS AfC:
Band 5

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some weekend working required)

Job

Site:
Royal Berkshire Hospital

Town:
Reading

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum

Salary period:
Yearly

Closing: 11/01/2026 23:59

We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists to join the rotations at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The rotational post is suitable for new graduates (those who are due to become HCPC registered soon), as well as more experienced band 5s.

The rotational post provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge in a range of specialties such as:

• Stroke
• Medicine
• Elderly Care
• Surgery & Orthopaedics
• Neuro rehabilitation
• Acute Medical Unit (front door services)

We offer a comprehensive support package for band 5s to develop their skills; including the use of a band 5 passport which covers key skills and learning opportunities required, workshops and training sessions, and an OT specific practice educator on site.

We also have a strong band 5 support group, a buddy system and regular in service sessions.

• To be an occupational therapist delivering patient‑centred, caring therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, in conjunction with your supervisor.
• To use your occupational therapy knowledge and skills to provide support and advice to the multidisciplinary team and to manage your own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the therapy team.
• To be a member of the therapy department team, contributing to service development.
• To deputise for the Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist as required.

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• IT skills, including email

• BSc OT
• Member of BAOT
• Training & Presentation Skills

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of 3 or more different areas of Occupational Therapy practice (can be practice placements)

• Experience working in an acute general hospital
• Experience working in NHS healthcare setting

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part‑time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail

Apply online via NHS Jobs. Afterward your application will be imported into the Trust’s applicant management system. You will not be able to track progress or receive messages through NHS Jobs.

By applying you agree to transfer information to the preferred applicant management system. Appointment is subject to NHS Employment Checks and a 6‑month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Josie Caffrey
OT Professional Lead
Telephone: