Rotational Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their well-established Band 5 rotational scheme. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their career in an innovative multi-professional therapy service gaining experience in the specialist areas of: Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Specialist and Complex Medicine, Intermediate Care, Community Rehabilitation and Stroke.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to support a 7 day service.

Regular formalised supervision is provided by experienced therapists who will support and encourage the development of clinical skills.There is regular in-service training, preceptorship and Band 5 support.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP’s across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time critical medications and time critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

The post offers a 6 monthly rotational programme working across a variety of different areas including Urgent Care, Stroke, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehabilitation, MSK Outpatients and Intermediate Care Services in the community.

• The Occupational Therapist will act as an autonomous practitioner both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work
• Assess and treat patients promoting timely hospital discharge with a home first ethos. You will workas part of an integrated multi-disciplinary therapy team to improve flow and quality of a patient’s journey.
• The caseload will be variable and comprise of a variety of conditions.
• Optimise the clinical progress and quality of life of patients by providing individualised assessments, evidence-based recommendations and treatment plans across designated wards and clinics.
• Work as a committed member of the team, contributing to the achievement of Departmental, Team and Trust goals.
• Provide relevant advice and training to health care professionals on speciality.
• Participate in service development.
• Provide specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by National standards and theory.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Approved courses, conferences or study days which support Occupational Therapy knowledge and/or practice within rotational or static speciality area

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through relevant science-based degree
• Specialist knowledge across a range of Occupational Therapy procedures underpinned by theory
• Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
• Awareness of policies and procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment / interventions and clinical reason(s) for use.
• Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience across a range of specialities
• Working in a multi-professional environment
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to adapt communication style where required
• Pro-active approach to self-development.
• Numeracy skills
• Active team member and Able to prioritise tasks
• Negotiation, motivation, persuasive skills
• Able to keep accurate records relating to patient care
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Competency in the management of a range of occupational therapy problems
• Awareness of discharge to assess
• Able to recognise own clinical and experience boundaries and to seek support/advice when appropriate
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers/supervisor(s)
• Willingness to contribute to service development.
• Handling sensitive situations
• IT skills (nutritional analysis, word-processing, e-mail; internet, intranet searches)
• Able to manage own time in order to manage clinical caseload
• Able to work under supervision, accepting direction if required
• Willingness to partake in the weekend service

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

Closing Date: 30 August 2026