Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- 317 Occupational Therapy
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (some teams work weekends on rota)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 317-2026-41-08-DR
- Cyflogwr
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Trustwide
- Tref
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 18/10/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 06/11/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are a leading NHS Foundation Hospital Trust at the forefront of delivering high quality acute services at a local, regional and national level.
We are seeking to appoint a proactive Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our current dynamic and motivated group of therapists on the rotational scheme.
You will be based within a specialist team at one of our locations within the Trust providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients within the defined specialist clinical area, gaining experience of working in a variety of settings and working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People’s Medicine) Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, , Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Hyper acute Stroke and Stroke rehabilitation, Adult Oncology .
Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
Post 1 - Full Time permanent
Post 2 - Full Time fixed term 12 months
Post 3 - Full Time fixed term 6 months
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To identify appropriate patients and carry out OT assessments and interventions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospital.
To be responsible for your own caseload.
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care.
To provide support to student practitioners and support staff.
To actively participate in learning opportunities within the department.
To identify appropriate patients and carry out OT assessments and interventions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospital.
To be responsible for your own caseload.
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care.
To provide support to student practitioners and support staff.
To actively participate in learning opportunities within the department.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
You will receive a structured induction and will complete a departmental and trust preceptorship programme. You will receive regular supervision supporting both your clinical and professional development. You will also be able to utilise peer support from the Band 5 support group.
- To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings for 6 month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People’s Medicine) Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, Loan Equipment, Paediatrics, Neurosciences and Stroke.
Applicants will be encouraged to participate in internal and external learning CPD opportunities.
Applicants need to be state registered and should have an excellent knowledge of occupational therapy core skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
Experience of working with a wide range of physical conditions in an acute physical, fast paced environment is desirable.
- Interview Date: 06 November 2026
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Manyleb y person
KNOWLEDGE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Sound knowledge of OT process within acute setting
- Basic knowledge of the broad context of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations.
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice.
- Basic knowledge of clinical governance.
- Evidence of CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
SKILLS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Meini prawf dymunol
- IT skills
- Presentation skills.
EXPERIENCE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Application of OT process within ‘physical’ setting at undergraduate level.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience on a Band 5 rotational scheme.
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g. stroke, reduced mobility.
QUALIFICATION
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Meini prawf dymunol
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Judith Finlay
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Head OT (Adults)
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01912137236
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