• Job Description

  Req#: C9289-CS-50?language=en&page=157&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  An exciting opportunity has come up for 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.

  About us

  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.

  If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

  Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum incl. HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  289-CS-50

  Job locations

  West Middlesex University Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 and Therapy assistants. We have a structured model for supervision and appraisal that will support you in developing your management skills.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 and Therapy assistants. We have a structured model for supervision and appraisal that will support you in developing your management skills.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSCs or Diploma in OT
  • HCPC Regestration
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

  Desirable

  • RCOT Regestration

  Experience

  Essential

  • Postgraduate experience in acute and rehabilitation Physical Settings.
  • Recent experience within the NHS.
  • Documented evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Supervision of junior and support staff.
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Experience with supervising students.

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT.
  • Application of OT process to patients needing acute rehabilitation.
  • Understanding of clinical governance.
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
  • Ability to manage own time and determine priorities.
  • Application of health and safety and risk management policies.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of standardised and specialist assessments, treatment techniques and outcome measures.
  • Training and presentation skills

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate a client-centred, non-discriminatory approach.
  • Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance.
  • Ability to comply with Moving and Handling Regulations.

  Desirable

  • Ability to positively influence others

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSCs or Diploma in OT
  • HCPC Regestration
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

  Desirable

  • RCOT Regestration

  Experience

  Essential

  • Postgraduate experience in acute and rehabilitation Physical Settings.
  • Recent experience within the NHS.
  • Documented evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Supervision of junior and support staff.
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Experience with supervising students.

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT.
  • Application of OT process to patients needing acute rehabilitation.
  • Understanding of clinical governance.
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
  • Ability to manage own time and determine priorities.
  • Application of health and safety and risk management policies.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of standardised and specialist assessments, treatment techniques and outcome measures.
  • Training and presentation skills

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective team member both with the OT team and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate a client-centred, non-discriminatory approach.
  • Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance.
  • Ability to comply with Moving and Handling Regulations.

  Desirable

  • Ability to positively influence others

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Middlesex University Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Middlesex University Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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