Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 30 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our unique rotation in Portsmouth. You will have the opportunity to work across Inpatient and Community settings including; Older Persons Physical Rehabilitation, Children's Services, Adult Mental Health in the community and inpatients, Specialist Palliative Care, Community Neurology Service, Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Intermediate Care in an integrated community team. A full induction programme and training is provided, and you will be provided with regular clinical supervision.
The successful applicant must:
* Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills within the multi-disciplinary team
* Be able to justify their clinical decision making
* Have the ability to plan, prioritise and time manage appropriately
* Be able to work on a rotational shift pattern, including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays and undertake control and restraint training
We have lots of exciting opportunities to offer candidates that want a friendly and supportive environment to grow and build their career as an Occupational Therapist. So get in touch today to find out more!
Main duties of the job
You will have responsibility for a caseload of patients assessing their needs, formulating intervention plans, delivering interventions and evaluating outcomes. Working under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist they must ensure that they work within the scope of their competency and that their practice meets Trust and professional standards. Rotational posts have set periods of time spent in different clinical teams.
We know that the development of our staff is essential to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We offer all of our newly qualified health professionals a comprehensive 10 month Preceptorship programme. You will be supported by an outstanding team of Practice Educators who will support and assist you in the transition from student to practitioner.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Rotational Post - Some postings work shift patterns
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-PSE-8719
Job locations
The Orchards, St James' Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8FE
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Battenburg Avenue Clinic
Battenburg Avenue
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 0TA
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Orchards, St James' Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8FE
Employer's website
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