Rotational Occupational Therapist

**Please note: Final year students awaiting results and registration may apply**

Rotational Occupational Therapist

37.5 hours per week (weekend and flexible working may be required dependent on clinical rotation)

Permanent

Closing Date: 29th April 2025

Interview Date: 7th May 2025

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Therapy Team at George Eliot Hospital as part of the Occupational Therapy Rotation which includes the following clinical areas:

• Medicine, general, gastro and cardiac
• Stroke rehab
• Hands
• REACT (Front Door emergency care)

Main duties of the job

As part of the Occupational Therapy rotation and in keeping with HCPC and RCOT guidelines you will act as an autonomous practitioner in the clinical area of speciality.

You will be supported by a clinical mentor to:

• Deliver high standard evidence-based care whilst working autonomously and as part of an MDT
• Perform Therapy assessments of patients, providing a diagnosis to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program
• Hold responsibility for your own caseload, working under supervision
• Keep your knowledge updated and be prepared to undertake further professional training with support
• A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is essential, in order to meet the demands of the service especially as some of our services work over 7 days per week. Applicants will be expected to travel when necessary to participate in providing community services as well as undertaking Home Assessments of patients.
• Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

About us

Here at George Eliot, our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a journey to continually provide high-quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper; they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

Xcellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will interpret referrals, manage their own caseload, and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. You will be responsible for conducting regular assessments and delivering appropriate interventions using a range of therapeutic techniques, ensuring all methods align with the Services goals and are properly documented in patient records.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, participating in multidisciplinary care planning, and collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals. In addition, you will contribute to peer and individual performance reviews, engage in self-development, and support the professional growth of Therapy Assistants and students. You will also uphold the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality in line with Trust and departmental policies, including the British Association of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct.

The role demands effective communication skills to interact sensitively with clients, their families, and other professionals, especially when dealing with high-stress situations or distressing circumstances. The ideal candidate will be resilient, able to manage physically demanding tasks, and skilled in helping patients adjust to life-impacting conditions.

You may be asked to undertake additional responsibilities as the position evolves, ensuring service users receive optimal care and a positive experience with our therapy services.

If you are an empathetic, organized, and motivated therapist committed to professional excellence and collaborative patient care, we encourage you to apply.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Varied clinical placements/rotations as a student
• Evidence of previous employment/voluntary work

Qualifications and Professional Training

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (or in final year)
• Registration with HCPC (Eligible to apply)
• GCSE level 'C'/Functional Skills level 2 English and Maths

Skills and Abilities

• Able to prioritise
• Well organised
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able to deal with distressing situations and working conditions in a sensitive and sensible manner
• Driving license

Other

• Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.