University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist (Rotational/Static)
The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
Perform an Occupational Therapists role, with supervision, to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients referred.

To be part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team, ensuring that Occupational Therapy input is an integral part of the patient's overall care and discharge.

To be an active member of the 7-day working rota, including weekends and bank holidays where it is implemented.

Final year Occupational Therapy students or OT return to practice pending HCPC registration are also eligible to apply.

Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

Main duties of the job
The OT Team for each rotation consists of a variety of staff at Bands 7, 6, 5, 3, 2 and this post.

Post holder will provide specialised occupational therapy assessment, treatment and education to patients, as part of the MDT, according to the standards of practice or pathway within the particular rotation.

Patients seen present with a wide range of acute, complex and / or long-term needs and disabilities.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the rotational scheme

Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action, and works with supervision.

This post is part of a 7-day OT service.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DA8372559

Job locations
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:

• Prioritise the day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
• Ensure the patient is aware of the role and philosophy of Occupational Therapy (OT) and components of the OT treatment programme.
• Be responsible for the comprehensive OT assessment, treatment, and evaluation designated caseload.
• Use both standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial, and social functioning.
• Assess, prescribe and authorise aids and make recommendations for minor to increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.
• Assess seating and positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories as required for assessment of complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.
• Plan and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients carers and family in accordance with consent given.
• Record and report regularly on patients progress and treatment to the multi-disciplinary team or supervising OT in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas.
• Education of patients and carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits on patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure and workplace.

For further information please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience within the NHS or similar medical environment
• To have an understanding of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for relevant conditions
• To have demonstrable experience of working with other members of the MDT

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of managing own caseload
• To have proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to these patient groups
• To have attended postgraduate training and courses related to this post

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered with the Health Care Professions Council or applied and pending authorisation

Desirable

• To have qualification / attendance in relevant clinical areas
• Full driving licence

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• To have good time management skills
• To have understanding of confidentiality
• To have good verbal and written communication skills

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential

• To be able to work under own initiative
• To be able to work with minimal supervision
• Recognise own limitation
• To be committed to continuing professional development

Other factors
Essential

• Must be able to work on the 7-day working rota where requires
• Must be able to travel between sites and to patient's home in Plymouth, Devon, or Cornwall

Desirable

• To have an understanding of Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: OT Manager Julie Smart, juliesmart1@nhs.net, 01752432220

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