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
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