- Company Name
- Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
- Job Title
- Specialist Rotational Occupational Therapist
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Specialist Rotational Occupational Therapist
**Role Summary**
Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention across a range of acute and specialist clinical settings on an 8‑9 month rotation. Deliver individualized treatment plans, manage caseloads autonomously, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MDT). Supervise and educate junior staff and students, and lead or support clinical projects to enhance service delivery.
**Expectations**
- Complete the 8‑9 month rotational scheme involving specialties such as Emergency Medicine, Stroke, Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Oncology, Haematology, Cancer Outpatients, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Teenage Cancer, and Paediatric Proton Beam Therapy.
- Work under the guidance of a Team Lead or Clinical Lead, taking full responsibility for patient assessment, treatment planning, and caseload management.
- Represent occupational therapy within the MDT and participate in 7‑day service rotas when required.
- Lead or contribute to projects that improve clinical practice and service quality.
- Maintain current professional competence and engage in continuous professional development (CPD).
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with diverse physical, psychological, and emotional conditions.
- Diagnose and develop individualized treatment programmes in collaboration with patients and MDT.
- Implement interventions, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to patients, carers, clinicians, and other stakeholders.
- Manage an autonomous caseload within a defined area of the service, seeking senior support when necessary.
- Participate actively in MDT meetings, contributing OT perspective and representing the therapy service.
- Supervise and mentor students, Band 5 staff, and assistant members; facilitate training and education activities.
- Lead or support rotational projects aimed at enhancing clinical practice and service delivery.
- Adhere to clinical documentation, audit, and quality improvement requirements.
**Required Skills**
- Advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible, adaptable approach to working across multiple acute specialties.
- Competence in clinical documentation, audit, and service improvement processes.
- Supervisory and educational competence; experience in staff development.
- Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing CPD.
- Willingness to work 7‑day rota and flexible hours as required.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor (Hons.) or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant national registry.
- Minimum 3+ years of acute or NHS occupational therapy experience, with demonstrable competency in complex patient care.
- Experience in supervising or leading junior staff, and familiarity with clinical project development.
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