Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 5
Job Role: Rotational Occupational Therapist
Base: Midlands Partnership Trust
Pay Rates: £18 to £22 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 15/04/2025 to 31/05/2025

About the Trust:
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) provides integrated health and social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, and surrounding areas. The Trust focuses on mental health, physical health, and learning disabilities, offering community-based, inpatient, and specialist care to enhance well-being and recovery.

Job Overview:
We have an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the physical health teams in the Midlands. We are looking for individuals with a professional approach, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude towards multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care.

The rotation currently includes 9 months on sub-acute physical health rehabilitation wards at the Evington Centre and 9 months with the Home First and Community Therapy Service. Future plans include expanding the rotation to cover additional areas.

Role Responsibilities:

• Gain a wide range of clinical skills across both physical and community settings

• Support discharge and patient flow within inpatient units

• Apply OT skills to improve patient outcomes in inpatient and community settings

• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

• Carry an agreed caseload in the community, with supervision from senior staff

• Adapt to a variety of settings and patient needs, delivering person-centred care

Requirements:

• Strong clinical skills in assessing and treating a range of conditions

• Ability to develop and implement effective rehabilitation and discharge plans

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with community-based pathways is advantageous

How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to or contact us at 0333 121 2010 quoting job reference number BS/10217/OT1