# Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-occupational-therapist/f755ea76-0ee9-4043-9e0b-0fac31075b1a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-occupational-therapist/f755ea76-0ee9-4043-9e0b-0fac31075b1a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Gateshead - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 6 monthly rotations (April and October) within the department. - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts may include weekend and bank holiday working - team dependent.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T09:21:57.498Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Gateshead/Gateshead_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8041020 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8041020?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to be advertising the opportunity for Band 5 Occupational Therapist's to join the expanding Rotational Programme in our Occupational Therapy Department at Gateshead NHS Trust. These posts are ideally suited for existing Band 5’s who wish to broaden their clinical experience as well as final year OT students who are seeking their first clinical post (including those due to qualify summer 2026). The Preceptorship programme is in place to support student to practitioner transition. The Occupational Therapy rotation has wide clinical variety  including:  Acute Medicine, Older Person Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and Elective Orthopedics,  Stroke and Older Persons Mental Health Community Services and Rapid Response. You will have the opportunity to apply the Occupational Therapy Process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction in a variety of clinical teams. The rotations currently operate on a 6 monthly cycle; some of the services operate over 7 days. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapists’ to join our well-established and friendly team. Within the department we actively support Supervision, Appraisal, Preceptorship, Service development and CPD opportunities. If you would like to know more please get in touch to arrange an informal visit/chat. ### Main duties of the job We are a friendly department that work collaboratively to provide a dynamic and pro-active service for our patients. We have staff ranging  from Technical Instructors to Clinical Specialist’s; all staff contribute to support and training within the department. We offer opportunities for professional and personal development; we have a robust structure for clinical supervision. You will be well supported by our motivated therapy staff and you will be expected to be a proactive member of the team. We would welcome applicants that have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work well as part of a team;  ideally you will have experience of working within multi-professional teams. You should have a flexible and adaptable approach. We are looking for you to have enthusiasm to develop skills and experiences in a range of settings. Essential Requirements - Diploma/Degree/ Masters  in Occupational Therapy and are registered with HCPC at the time of appointment. - You have a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes. As this role is rotational you will based across the Trust premises depending on clinical demands. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Main Purpose of the Job - To provide an assessment and therapeutic service in line with the  core skills of Occupational Therapy to people presenting in the following specialties within the service: Medical Team Older Person’s Medical Team Older Person’s Mental Health Community Service Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective) Surgical Team Inpatient Stroke Team Rapid Response The post will offer experience of working in a variety of settings including community and hospital. It will involve working as an integral member of multi-disciplinary teams. - Dimensions - To perform OT assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex conditions and to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To be responsible for your own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Responsible to the Team Lead/ clinical specialist within the clinical area. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centered approach to care. To regularly liaise with MDT members including those from heath, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided. To ensure that patients are identified for prompt discharge and handover to community services. Maintaining clinical records as an autonomous practitioner To supervise non-qualified staff within the team. To supervise occupational therapy students on clinical placements. To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in the in service training. To be an active participant on the weekend working rota. ## Job Details We are delighted to be advertising the opportunity for Band 5 Occupational Therapist's to join the expanding Rotational Programme in our Occupational Therapy Department at Gateshead NHS Trust. These posts are ideally suited for existing Band 5’s who wish to broaden their clinical experience as well as final year OT students who are seeking their first clinical post (including those due to qualify summer 2026). The Preceptorship programme is in place to support student to practitioner transition. The Occupational Therapy rotation has wide clinical variety including: Acute Medicine, Older Person Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and Elective Orthopedics, Stroke and Older Persons Mental Health Community Services and Rapid Response. You will have the opportunity to apply the Occupational Therapy Process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction in a variety of clinical teams. The rotations currently operate on a 6 monthly cycle; some of the services operate over 7 days. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapists’ to join our well-established and friendly team. Within the department we actively support Supervision, Appraisal, Preceptorship, Service development and CPD opportunities. If you would like to know more please get in touch to arrange an informal visit/chat. ## Job Description We are a friendly department that work collaboratively to provide a dynamic and pro-active service for our patients. We have staff ranging from Technical Instructors to Clinical Specialist’s; all staff contribute to support and training within the department. We offer opportunities for professional and personal development; we have a robust structure for clinical supervision. You will be well supported by our motivated therapy staff and you will be expected to be a proactive member of the team. We would welcome applicants that have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work well as part of a team; ideally you will have experience of working within multi-professional teams. You should have a flexible and adaptable approach. We are looking for you to have enthusiasm to develop skills and experiences in a range of settings. Essential Requirements Diploma/Degree/ Masters in Occupational Therapy and are registered with HCPC at the time of appointment. You have a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes. As this role is rotational you will based across the Trust premises depending on clinical demands. ## Responsibilities Main Purpose of the Job To provide an assessment and therapeutic service in line with the core skills of Occupational Therapy to people presenting in the following specialties within the service: Medical Team Older Person’s Medical Team Older Person’s Mental Health Community Service Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective) Surgical Team Inpatient Stroke Team Rapid Response The post will offer experience of working in a variety of settings including community and hospital. It will involve working as an integral member of multi-disciplinary teams. Dimensions To perform OT assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex conditions and to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To be responsible for your own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Responsible to the Team Lead/ clinical specialist within the clinical area. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centered approach to care. To regularly liaise with MDT members including those from heath, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided. To ensure that patients are identified for prompt discharge and handover to community services. Maintaining clinical records as an autonomous practitioner To supervise non-qualified staff within the team. To supervise occupational therapy students on clinical placements. To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in the in service training. To be an active participant on the weekend working rota. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Maintain and develop current evidence based practice in relation to patient group. - Problem solving skills - Standard I T Skills **Desirable** - Understanding of NHS organisation ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team, showing an understanding of other professional roles. - Experience of organising and prioritising a patient caseload in a busy acute hospital and community based settings. - Experience of working under indirect supervision and as an autonomous practitioner. **Desirable** - Evidence of contributing to CPD activities. - Experience of supporting students within a clinical setting. - Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network. ### Disposition **Essential** - Good team worker - Enthusiastic & flexible - Motivated & hard working. - Willing and motivated to take part in change/ service improvement. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist (or working toward Summer 2025 graduation) - Sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy core skills – including knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients using a holistic approach. - Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team, showing an understanding of other professional roles and team dynamics. - Maintain a professional portfolio for CPD / evidence of learning and reflection. - Full UK Driving License with access to a vehicle for work purposes. **Desirable** - Experience of working in a range of environments including clients’ homes/ community. - Experience of organising and prioritising a complex patient caseload in a busy acute hospital and community based settings. - Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network ## Documents - [band 5 ot jd (pdf, 720.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329568) - [staff networks (pdf, 809.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2474) - [person specification (pdf, 221.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329569) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.