# Rotational Occupational Therapist - UHL Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-occupational-therapist-uhl-band-5/3a1ad6a6-aef3-4e84-a83b-208a5e4abad5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-occupational-therapist-uhl-band-5/3a1ad6a6-aef3-4e84-a83b-208a5e4abad5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospital Lewisham - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T11:10:54.724Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Adult_Occupational_Therapy_UHL/Adult_Occupational_Therapy_UHL-v8290029 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8290029?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This rotation contains a variety of acute based options. There is a large ranges of posts which will encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. You will be working a well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham. Our well established team will support your transition from student to newly qualified therapist or encourage further development for experienced band 5s The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, patient-centred occupational therapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning across designated clinical areas. The role involves managing a defined caseload with support from senior therapists, contributing to service development, and delivering evidence-based interventions to maximise patients’ functional independence and occupational performance. This role contains all core acute based rotations. There are a variety of settings which will encourage development of core OT skills within a very supportive environment. PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post ### Main duties of the job Rotations include: - ED - Frailty - Acute Medical Wards (including Cardiology and Oncology) - Acute Respiratory Wards - Trauma and Orthopaedics - General Surgery - Elderly Care. - Stroke You will be working across well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham. We have a strong focus on teaching and development, including fortnightly in-service training, protected CPD time and a self-directed band 5 development group. You will have the opportunity to participate in our well established OT-specific preceptorship programme, to support in the transition from student to qualified practitioner You will be supported by our band 6 and band 7 staff to develop your skills in the assessment, treatment & Rehab and discharge planning of patients with a broad range of acute medical conditions and presentations . ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB SUMMARY - To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions - Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements. - Participation in rotational scheme :- - Elderly Rehabilitation - General Medicine (including Oncology) - Stroke Unit - Orthopaedics/Surgery KEY RESULT AREAS 1 Clinical - To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate. - To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff, the Lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager. - To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients - To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans. - To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence. - To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment when needed. - To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk. - To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision. - To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of; appropriate aids and adaptations to the patient’s social and physical environment. - To assess for and manufacture appropriate upper limb splints as needed. - To design and monitor ongoing splint regimes. - To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home. - To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed. - To identify and set client centred goals - To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. - To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge - To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients. - To refer onto appropriate agencies for:- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring, and provision of further adaptations. - To participate in the Occupational Therapy service weekend and bank holiday rota. - To communicate effectively with patients and carers, OT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies - To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes. - To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids/equipment and safety in the home and community. - To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. - To provide reports on home visits. - To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate. 4 Professional Development - To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patient’s dignity, privacy, culture and wishes - To participate in weekly supervision with a senior occupational therapist. - To participate in the individual performance review programme and KSF review. - To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance. - To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate. - To attend internal and external training, including mandatory and statutory training and agreed lectures/ courses to meet identified objectives - To apply acquired skills and knowledge of practice to further develop competencies to practice. - To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD regarding learning. ### 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** - - Ability to work as a member of a team. - - Ability to take responsibility for own caseload. - - Interest in all rotations on the scheme. - - Awareness of MDT working and strategies to improve this. - - Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment/community - - Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications on the OT role. **Desirable** - Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures. - Previous discharge planning experience. - Community Experience - Neurology experience ### Circumstances **Essential** - Able to participate in weekend / evening / bank holiday rota. - Able to work shifts covering 8am – 8pm ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - - Problem solving approach. - - Knowledge of OT process and application in clinical practice. - - Knowledge of Evidence based practice. - - Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language. - - Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively - - Evidence of self- initiated learning. - - Ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills. ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - - Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy - - HCPC Registration - - DBS Clearance - - Experience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level. - - Clinical experience with adult patients in a hospital/ physical setting (including prequalification) **Desirable** - Car driver - Member of BAOT ### Personal Characteristics / Disposition **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills. - Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality - Friendly, pleasant manner, enthusiastic. - Ongoing commitment to CPD - Calm and reliable. - Adaptable. - Flexible. - Ability to cope with stress and change. ## Documents - [person spec (pdf, 125.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10607854) - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [job description & person spec (pdf, 345.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10607853) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.