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Job summary
Hours - 37.5 Per week
Are you looking for a newly qualified occupational therapy post or want a rotational band 5 position. Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and where you are part of proactive and supportive teams? We have permanent vacancies for the Band 5 Occupational Therapist Rotation scheme Applicants should be excellent team workers and be able to demonstrate good communication skills. The successful applicant will have: Current HCPC registration or pending imminent registration An interest in working in hospital and community based setting Excellent communication skills Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Valid work permit or be eligible to work within the UK Candidates qualifying in this academic year will be considered. Candidates who are considering Returning to Practice are welcome to make contact on the details below to discuss this as an option. The post is subject to Pre-Employment Health Screening and DBS checking
Main duties of the job
Our aim is to provide a high quality, efficient service to maximise patients independence and function with the intention of facilitating safe, timely discharge and prevention of hospital admission. There will be an opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients many of whom have complex needs.
Our 6 monthly rotations currently cover the following areas of practice and you will be based in one of these areas:
- Integrated Medicine & Surgery
- In Patient Orthopaedics
- Stroke Unit
- Paediatrics
- Intermediate Care
- Locality Therapy
- Community Occupational Therapy (Adult Social Care based)
All our teams:
- Are based in multidisciplinary teams
- Are based in modern well equipped facilities
- Have at least one Senior member of staff within the specialty
- Commitment to preceptorship, supervision, Appraisal, CPD and staff training.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
- Date posted: 29 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum, Pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-25-12-092a
- Job locations: The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Rotational Occupational Therapist with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jun 2026.
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