Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5

London, England, United Kingdom

6/5/2025

We currently have a vacancy on our newly expanded Band 5 Rotation.

This rotation contains a variety of acute based options. There is a large ranges of posts which will encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment.

You will be working a well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham.

Our well established team will support your transition from student to newly qualified therapist or encourage further development for experienced band 5s

This role contains all core acute based rotations. There are a variety of settings which will encourage development of core OT skills within a very supportive environment.

Rotations Include

• ED
• Frailty
• Acute Medical Wards (including Cardiology and Oncology)
• Acute Respiratory Wards
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Elderly Care.
• Stroke
  
  

You will be working across well-established therapy teams, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in the vibrant and diverse area of Lewisham.

We have a strong focus on teaching and development, including fortnightly in-service training, protected CPD time and a self-directed band 5 development group. You will have the opportunity to participate in our well established OT-specific preceptorship programme, to support in the transition from student to qualified practitioner

You will be supported by our band 6 and band 7 staff to develop your skills in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients with a broad range of medical conditions,.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Flynn Job title: Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0208 333 3000