Overview
Band 6 Rotational Occupational Therapist
At West Middlesex University Hospital we offer the opportunity to rotate through a range of acute inpatient clinical areas. The rotations are 8 months long and clinical specialties available across both our hospital sites include Emergency Department & Acute Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation & Frailty, Respiratory Medicine & Critical Care, Stroke & Neurology and Trauma & Orthopaedics, Burns and Hand Therapy.
An exciting opportunity has come up for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 rotation within the Therapy Service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post will rotate through a wide variety of specialties and clinical settings and allow for supported learning, development of skills and professional development through acute inpatient specialities.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England\'s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us \'Good\' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and \'Outstanding\' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Responsibilities and Opportunities
* As an integral member of the Acute Therapy Service you will be supported in developing your clinical skills, integration with the wider MDT and community services.
* As an education focused team, you will have access to an in-service training programme, clinical and peer supervision, as well as wider learning and development opportunities.
* We encourage our staff to actively participate in both service improvement and leadership development.
* We have strong links with our local universities, enabling us to make valuable contributions to fieldwork education. You will be given the opportunity to supervise both students, junior staff and Therapy assistants.
* We have a structured model for supervision and appraisal that will support you in developing your management skills.
Typical Working Arrangements
* Rotations through a wide variety of specialties and clinical settings across acute inpatient services.
* Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Occupational Therapist registered with the appropriate professional body.
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and engage in professional development and supervision.
Additional Information
* This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025.
* Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
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