Rotational Occupational Therapist

Harlow

Full-Time

Immediately

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Job Description

Job Overview
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of acute and community settings, gaining experience in diverse clinical areas while contributing to high-quality patient care.
You’ll be part of a supportive team delivering specialist OT services across multiple pathways, with rotations every 9 months in areas such as:

Acute Medicine and Surgery
Oncology and End of Life Care
Orthopaedics
A&E, Short Stay Wards and Frailty
Community Settings (EPUT/HCT)
Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you’ll be working in an evolving integrated care environment.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for adults with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioural impairments.
Manage a complex caseload and contribute to leadership within your team.
Support safe and timely discharge planning through liaison with community teams.
Supervise and support junior staff, including Band 5 OTs and assistants.
Participate in audits, service development, and clinical governance activities.
Act as a practice educator for OT students and contribute to staff training.
Deliver advanced OT assessments and individualised treatment plans.
Prioritise caseloads and make timely referrals to appropriate services.
Demonstrate expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Recommend and arrange specialist equipment and environmental adaptations.
Deputise for the Team Lead when required.
Provide supervision, appraisal, and support for junior staff.
Contribute to service development, audits, and evaluation of clinical pathways.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave, a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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