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Job overview
The post advertised is a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Rotations include Brain Injury Inpatients, Brain Injury out patients, Stroke rehabilitation, Sub Acute general medicine and Discharge to Assess short stay rehab.
Main duties of the job
This rotational post offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience working in a rewarding environment with a wide variety of medical clinical conditions e.g. Frailty,Parkinson's, Amputees, Dementia, Falls and Fractures and also within specialist neuro placements; brain injury in / out patients, plus stroke rehab.
All areas focus on client-centered practice with a holistic approach, and you will gain skills and knowledge in both general and specialist OT intervention.
We fully support continued professional development with a wide variety of training options, including a monthly Inservice Training program, regular clinical supervision and opportunities to develop wider knowledge and skills through participation in Service Development projects.
This post offers:
- CPD opportunities
- In-Service training
- Personal Development Review.
Good communication skills are essential, and there will be opportunity to participate in an In-Service Training programme and to supervise junior staff within the service.
A friendly and supportive team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of the Occupational Therapy process during Fieldwork Education and Work
- Documenting evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in inpatient areas such as Discharge to Assess, Frailty, Stroke / Neuro
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Occupational Therapy Degree
Desirable
- Practice Educator
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative, creative
- Effective written , oral and digital communication skills
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of health legislation and current practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the OT process
- Demonstrate the use of a problem solving approach
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other job requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and practical experiennce of assessing, prescribing and issuing appropriate equipment to meet patient's functional needs
- Knowledge of current manual handling principles and safe moving and handling techniques
Desirable
- Current driving licence, business insurance and access to own car for conducting access visits
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This advert is for Band 5 Rotational Occupational with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Rotational Post. Ann Marie Howes,Perry Trees Centre,West Heath Hospital, Moseley Hall Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 role. The advertised salary is £29,970 - £36,483 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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