Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Genuine desire to gain broad experience and commitment to the rotation
- Other
Flexible approach to career pathways
- Other
Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this will be required for the role
- Other
Ability to adapt to changing work patterns to accommodate patient/service needs
- Experience
Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration
- Experience
Demonstrates ability to be an effective and adaptable member of a team(s) to meet patient and service needs
- Experience
Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in a clinical setting
- Communication
Able to communicate effectively using the English language both verbal and in written formats
- Qualifications
BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications that will enable HCPC registration
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical setting/applications
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding of clinical audit and evidence based practice.
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Demonstrates clear, open communication skills
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Can manage frequent changes i.e. rotations
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Well developed problem solving skills
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Able to communicate effectively using the English language
- Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Adaptable to change / manage frequency of changes i.e., rotations
- Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Able to work under own initiative
- Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Attention to detail
- Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous work experience
Job overview
Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist looking to gain experience in a rotational position? Or a current Occupational Therapist who is looking to widen your knowledge and skills set?
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist. This rotational position offers experience in a wide variety of settings, which are either community based or ward based. The Trust is passionate about our staff's development and offers a wide range of internal training opportunities to support your development, some very specific to the location where you are based, others to develop your management skills going forward. You will also have an opportunity to attend the rotational development days, which are lead by you as a group.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants , who work closely alongside our nursing colleagues. There will be a requirement to travel to clinics and patients within the Community, therefore a valid driving licence and access to transport is essential.
To apply you will need to have a BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
Main duties of the job
The Post Graduate Occupational Therapy Rotational Scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience for post-graduate Occupational Therapists. Staff on the Rotation will be expected to work on any of the placements on the scheme.
The duration of the rotations are 6 months and cover the following areas:-
- Community Rehabilitation – Various locations
- Willow Unit - New state-of-the-art therapy led centre
- Caroline House - Level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological injuries
- Community Neurology
- Social Services
- Urgent Community Response Teams
- General In-Patient Rehabilitation
The role is based across various locations in Norfolk which include North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich, for example. Applicants must be prepared to travel to sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for this role for further information on the main responsibilities.
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust in St Ives, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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