Band 5 - Rotational Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Therapies

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic Therapy Service at Watford General Hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience across a variety of rotations, including Stroke, Care of the Elderly, Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine.

This role is ideal for final-year students or apprentices looking to secure their first qualified position, as well as Occupational Therapists who have left the HCPC register and are looking to return to practice.

Our Trust has one of the largest Acute Assessment Units, offering opportunities to carry out rapid yet comprehensive assessments to help patients access the most appropriate care. We have strong, established relationships with our community teams, including Rapid Response and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke, and we also run a Frailty Service.

In addition, our specialist Dementia and Delirium Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists provide guidance and support to Band 5 colleagues when managing complex patients in the acute setting.

Main duties of the job

Throughout each rotation, you will be supported by experienced team members to develop your skills and meet your individual learning needs. Our established supervision and appraisal process will support your professional development, alongside access to regular in-service training. There are also opportunities for study leave and course funding, both internally and externally.

The department operates a seven-day service, with weekend working approximately once every 4-6 weeks and rest days provided the following week. This is supported by a structured competency framework to ensure you feel confident and well-prepared in your role.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.