Full job descriptionRotational Occupational TherapistNHS AfC: Band 5Main area

Diagnostic & Clinical Support
Grade

NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract

Permanent
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref

435-D149-26
Site

Across East Lancashire
Town

Pendle
Salary

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

31/08/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overviewWe are seeking to appoint exceptionally motivated Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic teams , working across ELHT
You will be treating patients with a variety of conditions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. We are also seeking candidates with a flexible approach and the ability to respond to the demands of rapidly changing clinical environments.
You will join a rotation across various therapy areas both acute, rehab and community
Main duties of the jobThis post will involve carrying a defined caseload of patients that require core Occupational Therapy skills. The post holder will implement the Occupational Therapy process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction. You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out these responsibilities.
It is essential you hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy and are registered with the HCPC at the time of appointment. You should have up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and have good communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of the team. We are also looking for enthusiasm to develop skills and experience in a range of settings.
It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Please ensure that you clearly indicate this within your application.
Working for our organisationEstablished in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The Band 5 Occupational Therapy posts sit within the Therapies and Orthotics Directorate of the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. We are part of a large AHP service for people who live in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
This vacancy would suit those soon to qualify as an Occupational Therapist or someone already qualified, who is looking to work for a Trust that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. We run a preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners, those within their first year of practice and those returning to practice.
The Directorate can also offer a wide range of in-service training in addition to mandatory training relevant to the rotational placement areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo deliver clinically excellent person-centred care that promotes independence, recovery and well-being.
To provide assessment, planning and delivery of care across a broad caseload and in a variety of settings- (hospital ward, patient’s own home, care home, etc) across a variety of clinical areas/within a designated service area.
Independently manage a varied caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
To undertake all clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the supervision and guidance of a senior clinician in line with the Directorate Supervision Policy.
To work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team within your dedicated service area and actively contribute to the planning and coordination of individual patient plans.
The service operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Undertake assessments, set patient centred goals, create treatment plans, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients, using evidence based clinical pathways.
2. Maintain a delegated clinical caseload within the limits of your competencies, in a variety of settings including individually or in groups.
3. Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention.
4. Advise support and educate patients and carers in the management of their condition.
5. Assess capacity and gain informed consent from patients for any intervention carried out. Complete mental health capacity forms as required.
6. Workload will be delegated by senior clinician based on competencies as postholder develops through continuing professional development.
7. Contribute to reviews involving multi-disciplinary and multi- agency staff. The post holder may be required to take the key worker role.
8. Work across agencies as required and have a working knowledge and understanding of the systems within Health, Education and Social Services to facilitate appropriate treatment/interventions, equipment, access, and adaptation issues.
9. Decisions required outside of competencies and existing pathways are escalated to senior clinician.
10. Undertake training and development of students and assistants.
11. Provide supervision, and support to junior staff in the team, including assistants and apprenticeship staff.
COMMUNICATION
1. Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team/departments/ services/ agencies including information relating to patient interventions and service delivery.
2. Gather information from patients, relatives and other services (from a variety of sources including electronic patient records) and maintain clinical documentation in line with the Code of Conduct and Trust policies.
3. Attend and participate in team...