Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Rotate through 6 clinical areas with opportunities to learn about a wide variety of conditions in each rotation giving a fantastic range of experience to progress to senior roles.

Inpatient stroke rehabilitation and community stroke team based at Lymington New Forest Hospital. The stroke service uniquely covers three areas, Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation, the Community Stroke Team and the Stroke Review Service.

Medical inpatients at Lymington New Forest Hospital covering the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), acute medical wards and medical rehabilitation ward. A varied caseload. Working as part of MDT, providing rehab and discharge planning.

Community Occupational Therapy within the Lymington and New Milton Integrated Care Team. Working holistically with patients in their own homes aiming to optimise independence, quality of life and ability to access the community.

Rehabilitation of the older person at Romsey Rehabilitation Unit. Working with older persons who have transferred from one of our acute providers for period of rehabilitation of their physical and functional abilities.

Children's therapies -- Community Paediatrics. You will have a caseload within a robust MDT of OTs, Physios and SLTS. Based in Southampton & SW Hants and covering Clinics, Early years and School Settings.

Older Persons Mental Health. You will have a caseload shared across a small team of OT, PT and support staff covering 2 wards in Southampton and Winchester, focussing on occupation and discharge home.

Job responsibilities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.