Specialist Occupational Therapist - Trauma and Orthopaedic
The closing date is 09 June 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team at Hillingdon Hospital. The role is primarily based on the consultant‑led 30‑bed Trauma and Orthopaedic ward and involves providing highly specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adult and paediatric trauma and orthopaedic inpatients.
Main duties of the job
* Provide highly specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adult and paediatric trauma and orthopaedic inpatients.
* Collaborate with colleagues working within elective orthopaedics and surgery and cover cross‑site if required.
* Lead on the therapy input to the discharge ready service and coordinate resources as needed.
* Work with the Team Lead to provide a holistic, clinically effective OT service within the acute trauma and orthopaedic services.
* Act as a specialised resource for Occupational Therapists, therapy colleagues and other professionals.
* Participate in the Trust’s response to ongoing fractured neck of femur and trauma pathways and clinical audit, feeding into the MDT leadership team.
* Provide professional and clinical leadership within the orthopaedic therapy team and the wider integrated therapy service structure, contributing to continuous development of the service.
Personal specification
* Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Management and leadership training.
* Attendance of advanced clinical courses relevant to the field.
* Extensive experience of applying the Occupational Therapy process in a range of NHS clinic settings.
* Extensive post‑registration clinical experience working with adults and children in acute and post‑surgical settings.
* Member of RCOT.
* Member of specialist section (e.g., RCOT Trauma Orthopaedics).
Please note: Once a sufficient number of applications have been received, the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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