Band 5 Rotational Occupational TherapistThe closing date is 27 July 2026Job summaryWe have permanent vacancies for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a comprehensive rotation on a permanent basis. Rotations include surgery, medicine, older person's unit, orthopaedics and acute stroke with a focus on acute rehabilitation, reduction of patient deconditioning and readying patients for discharge. Each rotation has its own in-service training sessions and competencies.
This post is suitable for newly qualified Occupational therapists, or for therapists with some experience who would like to develop further in the above areas or gain experience in the acute setting. Our values; Everyone Matters, Working Together, Making a Difference, represent our aspiration for the type of hospitals we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will participate in weekend working, likely over a 7 day pattern.
Main duties of the jobThe post provides Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to adult inpatients on designated acute wards at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust and in the surrounding community setting.
The 6 month rotations include staff gaining clinical experience in orthopaedics/ acute medicine / surgery/ acute stroke/ older people's unit. The rotations are aimed at developing staff's clinical assessment skills, case load management, acute rehab skills, team working and discharge planning which will include risk management of patients with a variety of diagnosis, providing opportunity for staff to gain sufficient evidence to demonstrate their competencies.
The Band 5 post holder will be expected to demonstrate a progression in their ability to produce clear clinical reasoning for their interventions based on national guidelines or evidence based practice.
About usAt the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are one of the region's acute hospitals which provides treatment and care for a diverse population of more than 500,000 people in Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire.
Over the past ten years we have completed some major building projects to make the RUH "Fit for the Future".
Our staff are working in some amazing new buildings and departments that provide modern facilities and services that we are proud of, such as theRNHRD and Brownsword Therapies Centre, a newOral and Maxillofacial Surgerydepartment. We're now on the next phase which is building theDyson Cancer Centrewhich is scheduled to open for patients in late 2023.
DetailsDate posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 427-8140686
Job locations: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Diploma/degree in occupational therapy
- Evidence of CPD/ extra relevant learning
- Placement in acute physical or local authority setting
Desirable- Previous experience of work at Band 5 level
- Relevant post-registration courses
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Membership of relevant specialist sections of RCOT
- Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of clinical conditions which patients may present with in an acute inpatient physical setting.
- Can provide experience of the application of national guidelines in their clinical practise to demonstrate significant clinical reasoning
- Demonstrates awareness of professional standards set by the RCOT.
Desirable- Experience of providing clinical supervision to other staff.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues
ValuesEssential- Demonstrates resilience
- Understands team working and good communication
Specific SkillsEssential- Able to assess level of function and design appropriate interventions
- Demonstrates development of reflective practice skills.
Desirable- Able to facilitate patients journey through appropriate discharge pathways
- Portrays an interest in OT student education and development.
Physical Skills and Emotional EffortEssential- Ability to handle conflict effectively challenging behaviour maturely.
- Awareness of managing conflicting demands
Desirable- Has Valid driving licence or is in process of obtaining qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
