Overview

ROTATIONAL BAND 6 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – Permanent, full time or part time opportunity. An exciting rotational post in acute and community services offering the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and leadership skills across settings and specialities within a supportive environment.The rotations include acute stroke, community assessment bed settings, medical, surgical and respiratory wards, alongside orthopaedics. There is a broad range of specialities to experience, with an opportunity to tailor development to progress your career. A developmental pathway from band 5 to 6 is available, requiring a minimum nine-month programme to progress to a senior occupational therapy position.Main duties of the role: build clinical, managerial and leadership skills within a forward-thinking team, with ongoing training and development opportunities. This post is suitable for a current band 6 or an experienced band 5 progressing towards band 6. For queries, contact Lisa Enright, Service Lead Occupational Therapist, at Lisa.Enright@wsh.nhs.uk.Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of occupational therapy provision to patients within the integrated therapies services across community, acute and external organisations as part of the rotation post.To work as an autonomous practitioner and participate in reflective practice, maintaining and furthering own professional development.To provide and participate in professional supervision and training for other occupational therapists, students and therapy assistants.To assist the team lead in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service provided to patients on a day-to-day basis, providing additional support in the absence of the team lead and to the wider teams as required.To actively contribute to service improvements to ensure practice is of the highest quality, evidence-based and meets the needs of the local population.Person Specification

Education and QualificationDegree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc) or equivalentHCPC registrationDesirableMembership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)Experience and KnowledgeEssentialExperience as an occupational therapist within a range of settingsDocumented evidence of Clinical Professional Development, demonstrating transferable skillsExperience of working as a band/grade 5 occupational therapist in a UK health or social care settingExperience of supervising students or staffDesirablePractice Educators CourseLeadership or management trainingSkills and AbilitiesEssentialAdvanced knowledge of the application of Occupational TherapyExcellent IT skillsHigh level written and verbal communication skillsAbility to undertake a range of manual handling tasksAbility to prioritise in a fast-paced setting and be flexible in practice when requiredAbility to travel to all rural locations to carry out the requirements of the postDesirableEvidence of audits conducted and service development initiativesEvidence of formal education and teachingLeadership trainingPersonal QualitiesA high level of self-awareness and commitment to develop selfAbility to work under pressure and in unpredictable circumstancesOther RequirementsFrequent travel – you will need to travel; you must have a full, current driving licence with access to transport or meet mobility requirements through other means.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 6Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 179-7387264-IJob locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZAdditional information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Address: West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ. Website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk

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