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Senior Occupational Therapist - Static & Rotational

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£29,970 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata) (Band dependent upon experience)
Profession
Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
08 Jun 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 May 2025

Job overview

Due to career development of our existing staff and developments within our services we have exciting opportunities (Rotational/Static, substantive/fixed term) within our department.  We are looking for Senior Occupational Therapists or Band 5’s ready to progress to a Band 6 to join our team and help us to ensure that we meet the Trust’s vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most.

We currently have opportunities on our extensive rotation.

The Occupational Therapy service at NNUH has over 90 members of staff committed to providing a high- quality patient care across all specialisms. We have a dynamic working environment where two days are never the same. There is the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, requiring the many areas of occupational therapy skills and knowledge in order to have a positive impact at a time when it is needed most.

We are committed to providing the post holders with the opportunity to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development.  You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 rotation provides an excellent opportunity for occupational therapists to continue broadening their skills and to develop greater knowledge & skill sharing across teams. Each rotation is 8 months long and there is the opportunity to rotate through all areas. The Band 6 rotation currently incorporates Neurosciences, Acute Medical Unit,  OPM short stay ward, General Medicine, Older Peoples Medicine, Oncology, Home-First Discharge to Assess Team , Orthopedics and Surgery.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

  • Provide a flexible and comprehensive service to a designated area
  • Independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
  • Assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting
  • Provide advice and information to patients/carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issued
  • Carry out day to day supervision of qualified and unqualified staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
  • To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner
  • To have knowledge of evidence as a base for practice, participate in service / multidisciplinary audit and research within the clinical area and use knowledge gained to achieve optimum outcomes for Occupational Therapy.
  • To prioritise own caseload
  • To independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating personal, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.
  • To contribute to the differential diagnosis of complex patients through functional

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.