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Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Rotational) across QMC, City Hospital & NRC sites
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist, committed to further improving clinical skills and providing quality care to patients, to our well-established band 5 OT rotation at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
We have a broad range of rotations across the 3 sites including medicine, neuro and MSK, providing a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own caseload whilst working within a supportive, established teams. Additionally, you will need to have full HCPC registration and some experience of working in an acute hospital setting would be a distinct advantage.
Occupational Therapists are based within the welcoming NUH Therapies department, alongside our colleagues in physiotherapy, SLT, orthotics & prosthetics and dietetics.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting to band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational schemes (6 month rotations) within NUH.
The post holder will have duties that span the 4 pillars of practice, please see the detailed job description for further information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The band 5 occupational therapy rotation offers a great opportunity to gain breadth and depth of experience working alongside specialist staff, within an acute inpatient setting. We offer all newly qualified staff a preceptorship programme to support them in their transition from newly registered professional to competent practitioner.
- Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment & interventions to facilitate discharge and / or support rehabilitation
- Day to day management of caseload using effective time management and prioritisation
- Effective communication with patients, carers and staff
- Contribute to effective OT & MDT working
- Comply with NUH’s policies & procedures
- Participate in CPD, supervision and appraisal process
- To comply with the Royal Colleges of Occupational Therapist’s Professional Standards of Practice, Conduct & Ethics (2026)
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
- Demonstrates relevant experience and transferable skills (relevant to area of work).
- Demonstrates reflection on previous practice and learning outcomes.
- Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers, other professionals).
- Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation).
Physical Skills
Essential
- Sound back care and handling skills
- Experience of using Information Technology
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to Lifelong learning
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to support the Trust's values
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
- Current state registration
Analytical & judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process
- Demonstrates competencies in OT core skills
- Problem solving skills
Comm'n and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately
- Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the individual
Planning & Organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates self management skills (time management/prioritising)
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt
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This advert is for Rotational Occupational Therapist with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Across all sites. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 1 x permanent, 1 x 12 month fixed term post. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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