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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Rotational Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Rotational) across QMC, City Hospital & NRC sites

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist, committed to further improving clinical skills and providing quality care to patients, to our well-established band 5 OT rotation at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

We have a broad range of rotations across the 3 sites including medicine, neuro and MSK, providing a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own caseload whilst working within a supportive, established teams. Additionally, you will need to have full HCPC registration and some experience of working in an acute hospital setting would be a distinct advantage.

Occupational Therapists are based within the welcoming NUH Therapies department, alongside our colleagues in physiotherapy, SLT, orthotics & prosthetics and dietetics.

Proposed Interview Dates:

Stage 1 - in person group interview - 23rd & 24th November 2026

Stage 2 - individual online interview - 7th & 8th December 2026

Applicants who have recently been interviewed need not apply

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting to band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational schemes (6 month rotations) within NUH.

The post holder will have duties that span the 4 pillars of practice, please see the detailed job description for further information.

About us

As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare.

Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

Details

Date posted

04 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

164-8309652

Job locations

Across all sites

Derby Road / Hucknall Road / NRC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The band 5 occupational therapy rotation offers a great opportunity to gain breadth and depth of experience working alongside specialist staff, within an acute inpatient setting. We offer all newly qualified staff a preceptorship programme to support them in their transition from newly registered professional to competent practitioner.

Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment & interventions to facilitate discharge and / or support rehabilitation

Day to day management of caseload using effective time management and prioritisation

Effective communication with patients, carers and staff

Contribute to effective OT & MDT working

Comply with NUHs policies & procedures

Participate in CPD, supervision and appraisal process

To comply with the Royal Colleges of Occupational Therapists Professional Standards of Practice, Conduct & Ethics (2026)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The band 5 occupational therapy rotation offers a great opportunity to gain breadth and depth of experience working alongside specialist staff, within an acute inpatient setting. We offer all newly qualified staff a preceptorship programme to support them in their transition from newly registered professional to competent practitioner.

Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment & interventions to facilitate discharge and / or support rehabilitation

Day to day management of caseload using effective time management and prioritisation

Effective communication with patients, carers and staff

Contribute to effective OT & MDT working

Comply with NUHs policies & procedures

Participate in CPD, supervision and appraisal process

To comply with the Royal Colleges of Occupational Therapists Professional Standards of Practice, Conduct & Ethics (2026)

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience and transferrable skills
• Reflection on previous practice and learning
• Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers)
• Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation)
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Acute hospital experience

Comm'n and relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing with a range of people
• Understanding of and respect for the individual

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

• Application of the Occupational Therapy process
• Competent in using Occupational Therapy core skills
• Problem solving skills within a clinical setting
• Demonstration of autonomous OT clinical reasoning

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

• Organisational skills including time management, prioritising
• Demonstration of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing demands

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle and move patients safely in a way that promotes rehabilitation
• Experience of using Information Technology

Other requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the acute inpatient OT role
• Flexibility to work across NUH sites and rostered weekends and bank holidays

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience and transferrable skills
• Reflection on previous practice and learning
• Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers)
• Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation)
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Acute hospital experience

Comm'n and relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing with a range of people
• Understanding of and respect for the individual

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

• Application of the Occupational Therapy process
• Competent in using Occupational Therapy core skills
• Problem solving skills within a clinical setting
• Demonstration of autonomous OT clinical reasoning

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

• Organisational skills including time management, prioritising
• Demonstration of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing demands

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle and move patients safely in a way that promotes rehabilitation
• Experience of using Information Technology

Other requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the acute inpatient OT role
• Flexibility to work across NUH sites and rostered weekends and bank holidays

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Across all sites

Derby Road / Hucknall Road / NRC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Across all sites

Derby Road / Hucknall Road / NRC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Development Lead for Occupational Therapy

Sarah Cratchley

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 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

164-8309652

Job locations

Across all sites

Derby Road / Hucknall Road / NRC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

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