Job Summary
Join us at the forefront of orthopaedic excellence. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our small, friendly team.
Whether you're a newly qualified therapist or an established band 5 seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse caseload of orthopaedic conditions including specialist spinal surgery and orthopaedic oncology. You will gain experience in pre-operative assessment, post-operative rehabilitation and discharge planning, with opportunities to contribute to service development within orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Our comprehensive 12-month preceptorship programme will ensure you receive the support you need to thrive in your role. You'll benefit from formal and informal clinical supervision from Senior Occupational Therapists, and you'll be encouraged to take advantage of the many in-house learning opportunities available.
If you have good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills and you're keen to develop your knowledge of orthopaedic rehabilitation at this national and internationally renowned centre, then we'd like to hear from you.
If you would like more information or would like to arrange an informal visit contact Chris Aspland, Orthopaedic Team Leader or Lucy Beveridge, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, 0121 7289442 option 2.
Main duties of the job
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a wide variety of patients following orthopaedic, spinal and orthopaedic oncology surgeries.
* Assess patients in Pre-Operative Assessment Clinics including the educational Joint School for patients awaiting hip replacements.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient, effective and appropriate delivery of the service.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner and be responsible for managing a caseload, with indirect clinical supervision from Senior Occupational Therapists.
About Us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is committed to providing an inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements to support our people. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer and we strive to offer an exceptional patient and staff experience. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer inclusive, family-friendly and flexible working policies. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruiting Manager for this position.
Details
Date posted 13 January 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for Change
Band Band 5
Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 303-7637650
Job locations The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2AP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of a caseload of patients, with indirect supervision. Access to advice and support from specialist/senior occupational therapists is available if required.
* To provide OT input to patients on the Orthopaedic wards and in Pre-Operative Assessment Clinics, including the educational Joint Care Workshops, active involvement in OT assessment and education of patients.
* To carry out home visits as appropriate.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme in preparation for discharge.
* To formulate and deliver individual occupational therapy treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice, using clinical reasoning skills. To evaluate and modify treatment plans according to assessment and patient needs, discharging them when appropriate.
* Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To communicate effectively and gain informed consent from patients, carers and other professionals to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition and/or surgery. This may include complex and sensitive information requiring skills of explanation, motivation and persuasion to overcome barriers.
* To take delegated responsibility from the Team Leader within area of work, including clinical and managerial duties. To delegate appropriately to Students and therapy support staff.
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation in line with departmental and COT standards, including communication of assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines.
* To represent the Occupational Therapy service at ward rounds and case conferences as appropriate. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated service delivery.
* To act as professional advisor to other hospital staff, providing specialist advice, teaching and instruction regarding Occupational Therapy.
* To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of Occupational Therapy and ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
* Under supervision of a senior OT, to take on a limited caseload of complex patients, to develop professionally and maintain skills during periods of leave.
* To work off site and at weekends as required.
Professional
* Maintain own clinical professional development and portfolio; keep abreast of new trends and incorporate them into practice.
* Be an active member of in-service training; attend tutorials, training and peer review sessions.
* Assist in providing clinical experience and supervision for undergraduate Occupational Therapy students; contribute to supervision of therapy support staff.
* Engage in measurement and evaluation of work using evidence-based practice, audits and outcome measures with more senior therapists.
* Apply Clinical Governance and Risk Management in line with Trust policies and standards of practice.
Organisational and Managerial
* Maintain high professional standards and promote best practice among staff; liaise with senior staff on service delivery and development.
* Ensure safe and competent use of equipment; follow procedures for ordering equipment and supervising staff.
* Maintain security, handle money for equipment loan or sale, and comply with Health and Safety standards.
* Attend mandatory training and stay up-to-date with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Essential
* BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Validated courses
* Good communication; shows initiative
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate; good team worker
* NHS experience (undergraduate level acceptable); acute hospital care experience (undergraduate level acceptable)
* Orthopaedic experience; MDT work; experience of delivering education to professionals and/or patients
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice; CPD ongoing
* Knowledge of audit & clinical governance (desirable)
Other
* Current UK professional registration
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered with other applications. For more information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. Details on overseas criminal records checks are available on gov.uk.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2AP
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