Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Job summary

Job title

Rotational Occupational Therapist

Band

Band 5

Division

Clinical Support Division

Responsible to

Band 7 Therapists / Clinical Lead Therapist

Accountable to

Therapy Services Manager

Type of contract

Permanent

Hours per week

37.5 – includes weekend and Bank Holiday working

Location

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital

Please note, this role is currently based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital with occasional cross-site working expected at West Middlesex to support the service needs. Within Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we have vacancies across both Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital. Depending on service needs, you may be offered a role at either site, with occasional cross-site working expected.

• Roles at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital attract a 20%Inner London HCAS.
• Roles at West Middlesex Hospital attract a 15% Outer London HCAS

Students completing their studies and awaiting final exam results and HCPC registration are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up-to-date occupational therapy records.

To use evidence-based principles/current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To gain experience through 6-month rotations in Medical Rehabilitation, Stroke/Neurology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Emergency Department/Acute Assessment Unit.

To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD and in-service training.

To have opportunity to participate in a departmental research project.

We are currently working in seven day working patterns, which includes weekend working and some Bank Holiday cover.

Please note: This role may require working on either site as the service requires (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital).

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting Patients First, Responsive to patients and staff, Open and honest, Unfailingly kind, Determined to develop

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the NHS as a qualified OT or OT student/therapy assistant
• Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of a variety of other clinical areas as a qualified OT/student
• Demonstrates experience as working as part of a MDT

Desirable

• Previous related work/voluntary experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and intervention techniques in a variety of clinical settings with a person centred approach
• Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly
• The ability to use reflective practice and self-directed learning as a tool for growth and development
• The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
• Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice

Desirable

• Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership
• Evidence of participation in research or audit
• Understanding of appraisal process

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect, kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated and an effective team member
• Able to remain calm under pressure and an effective communicator
• Approachable, respectful, supportive, adaptable and assertive

Closing Date: 2 August 2026