Rotational Occupational Therapist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within Occupational Therapy in a varied setting? Are you an enthusiastic individual who likes to work within a team and help care for our patients? An opportunity has arisen to join a supportive and forward thinking Occupational Therapy team across UHDB who are passionate about the evolving role of the Occupational Therapist.

You will have 6 monthly rotations (some 1 year) that cover all the core areas experience in Surgery, Specialist Medicine, Cancer, Elderly Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurology experience (including Acute, longer term Stroke care and Head injuries) and Outpatient experience (including Hands, Splints, Group Rehabilitation and Rheumatology). You will also be exposed to the community setting and have opportunities for rotation within community based rotations including D2A bedded units, Intermediate Care and Social Services. With a move towards seven day working the post holders will be required to work weekends. As some of the rotations are based in the community candidates will need to be able to drive and have access to their own car.

We will support applications from 3rd year students and also return to practise candidates. This post will work across our hospital sites in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth and will offer exciting rotational opportunities to support with development of core Occupational Therapy skills and career progression. You will be required to contribute to a 7 day extended hour service. You need to hold a full clean driving licence to be able to move between sites if required.

The OT profession has a strong preceptorship programme at UHDB to support your transition from student to Band 5. You will expect to be provided with a designated supervisor who will guide, mentor, challenge and encourage you through your rotation.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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