# Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-occupational-therapist-band-5/a2ed4d9b-9702-4c63-ae6d-386adc46aa5e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-occupational-therapist-band-5/a2ed4d9b-9702-4c63-ae6d-386adc46aa5e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St Peter's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £33677.00 to £40996.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working may be required on some rotations) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T11:43:08.193Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8315311 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8315311?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We currently have an opportunity for occupational therapists to join our rotations at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) based in Chertsey, Surrey. Applications are welcome from: - Occupational therapy students due to qualify, - Qualified therapists waiting for HCPC registration - Those who already have experience and are looking to embrace something new. Flexible working requests will be considered at the point of interview. Our rotations are 4 months in duration and include: - Cardiorespiratory Medicine - Surgery - Emergency services and admission avoidance - General Medicine - Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit - Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working) The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to develop your core clinical skills and development of yourself. There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process, as well as robust in-house training within each team. The therapies department embraces the development of our own staff to progress their career within the department ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements. This role has a community element; applicants will be expected to hold a valid drivers licence and access to a car. ### Main duties of the job Manage an inpatient or community caseload including using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills Complete patient assessments in a ward setting or community setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input to facilitate a safe discharge Contribute to board rounds or goal planning meetings to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that patients follow their rehabilitation pathways. Actively participate in regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service. Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Candidates will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify within the next 3 months. The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application. Communication / Relationship Skills To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies To gather and disseminate information where appropriate To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. Analytical / Judgment skills To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required Personal and people development To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence. To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants. To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee. Health, safety and security To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort. Education To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator. Research/Audit/Quality To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness. To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects. IT To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system. Further information and general responsibilities To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work To ensure confidentiality at all times To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Access to a car for work purposes - UK or accepted equivalent drivers license ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in core areas of medical, respiratory, neurology and orthopedic conditions - Experience of working as part of a team **Desirable** - Experience of working in an acute NHS trust ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate the ability to carry out a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions in a holistic manner - Effective communication skills – verbal, written and computer literate - Ability to reflect and identify own learning needs **Desirable** - Leadership skills ### Qualification and Training **Essential** - Evidence of ongoing professional development ## Documents - [jd & ps 323-ahp5311-ed (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10686204) ## 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.