Overview
Are you looking for a senior clinical post which will allow you to develop leadership skills? Are you passionate about working with the elderly population in a busy, dynamic environment?
The Elderly Medicine Therapy team at Royal Derby Hospital are recruiting to a Band 6 secondment for 9 months, on a part time basis. The post holder will be joining an established, vibrant and friendly team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and assistant staff who share an office base and work closely together to provide a consistent and responsive Therapy service to all Elderly Medicine wards.
The team is led by an Operational Lead Therapist (Physio) and a Clinical Lead OT. Currently the OT team comprises full time and part time staff including one Band 7 (clinical lead), 4 Band 6 OTs, 2 Band 5 OTs (2x rotational) and 2 Generic Therapy assistants.
Responsibilities
* Carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to junior OT staff as necessary.
* Be adaptable, calm and able to effectively delegate work to OT and assistant staff to ensure priorities across the service are covered.
* Work closely with the other senior OT’s and Physiotherapists to deliver a high-quality Elderly Medicine Therapy service.
* Experience in managing complex discharges in a fast-paced acute hospital environment is essential.
* Communicate effectively as part of multi-disciplinary Therapy teams.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in working with the elderly population; active involvement in developing the service and individuals within the service.
* Prior experience as a senior OT is not essential if you have gained relevant skills as a Band 5 and have a passion for Elderly Medicine.
* Ability to supervise and support junior staff and to participate in development across the team.
Benefits and Support
* Support from Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Lead OT.
* A close-knit, friendly environment that nurtures staff development.
* Regular Elderly Medicine Therapy team in-service training and opportunities to develop dual competencies.
* Support to attend other appropriate training; Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision.
* The opportunity to work across specialties and to shadow and develop links with other acute and community teams.
Important Dates and How to Apply
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Interview date: 02 October 2025
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Additional Information
Our Trust values Compassion, Openness and Excellence and is committed to delivering Exceptional Care Together. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support from recruitment through to joining and beyond, and staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 September 2025.
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