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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS
Organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- SKILLS
Ability to work as part of a team
- SKILLS
Commitment to personal and service development
- SKILLS
Effective written and oral communication skills.
- SKILLS
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- KNOWLEDGE
Sound knowledge of OT process within acute setting
- KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of the broad context of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- KNOWLEDGE
Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations.
- KNOWLEDGE
Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment.
- KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice.
- KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of clinical governance.
- KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of CPD
- EXPERIENCE
Application of OT process within ‘physical’ setting at undergraduate level.
- EXPERIENCE
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- QUALIFICATION
Degree/Diploma in OT
- QUALIFICATION
State registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- SKILLS
IT skills
- SKILLS
Presentation skills.
- KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience on a Band 5 rotational scheme.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g. stroke, reduced mobility.
- QUALIFICATION
Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Job overview
We are a leading NHS Foundation Hospital Trust at the forefront of delivering high quality acute services at a local, regional and national level.
We are seeking to appoint a proactive Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our current dynamic and motivated group of therapists on the rotational scheme.
You will be based within a specialist team at one of our locations within the Trust providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients within the defined specialist clinical area, gaining experience of working in a variety of settings and working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People’s Medicine) Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, , Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Hyper acute Stroke and Stroke rehabilitation, Adult Oncology .
Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
Post 1 - Full Time permanent
Post 2 - Full Time fixed term 12 months
Post 3 - Full Time fixed term 6 months
Main duties of the job
To identify appropriate patients and carry out OT assessments and interventions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospital.
To be responsible for your own caseload.
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care.
To provide support to student practitioners and support staff.
To actively participate in learning opportunities within the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will receive a structured induction and will complete a departmental and trust preceptorship programme. You will receive regular supervision supporting both your clinical and professional development. You will also be able to utilise peer support from the Band 5 support group.
- To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings for 6 month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People’s Medicine) Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, Loan Equipment, Paediatrics, Neurosciences and Stroke.
Applicants will be encouraged to participate in internal and external learning CPD opportunities.
Applicants need to be state registered and should have an excellent knowledge of occupational therapy core skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
Experience of working with a wide range of physical conditions in an acute physical, fast paced environment is desirable.
- Interview Date: 06 November 2026
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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.
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This advert is for Rotational Occupational Therapist with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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