Band 5 Occupational Therapist
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotations based within the Therapy Services Department across MCHT and CCICP. You will be supported by the wider team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, with opportunities to develop your skills in a variety of settings across different clinical areas.
You will have the opportunity to rotate through Orthopaedic, Cardio/Respiratory, DART (discharge), REACT, Stroke Inpatients and work within the community under CCICP. You will develop your skills in problem solving, goal setting and treatment planning.
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate new skills, knowledge and leadership qualities to progress onto developmental roles across the Therapy Service.
* To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and work as autonomous clinicians under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists as required; using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
* To work collaboratively with the patient, members of the multidisciplinary team and multi-agency team to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.
* To maintain own CPD through professional development and pursuing opportunities as they arise.
* To be aware of and work alongside local support services to help with discharge planning.
* To work autonomously to manage a defined patient caseload while working as part of a multidisciplinary team, referring to a senior clinician who is available on a daily basis as required.
* To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, including in‑patient wards and the patient’s home.
* To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
* To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council, including standards of proficiency, conduct, performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
* To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions regarding patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
* To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
* To provide accurate and timely information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
* To maintain competency to practice through CPD activities, producing a personal portfolio which reflects professional development.
* To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
* To contribute innovative ideas to enable the development and implementation of service improvements.
* To contribute to the supervision, education and assessment of the performance of students, providing timely verbal and written feedback as required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
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