Rotational Occupational Therapist (Fixed Term), Band 5

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team within medicine. You should have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC and experience of working in the NHS in the UK. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients.

You work will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and you will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to drive to support with access and Home visits is desirable.

This is a fixed term contract to end on 26/04/27

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times.

Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists isavailable as required

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in

Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Our workforce of almost 9,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0618

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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