Rotational Occupational Therapist
| Company: | inploi |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job overview
Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?
We are looking for OT’s to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.
Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:
- Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
- Adult Learning Disability (community)
- Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
- Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
- Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
- Older Adult Mental Health (community)
- Community Therapy Service (community)
- Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)
The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).
This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Please contact Sophie Wenham-Wallace sophie.wenham-wallace@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk OR Rachael Stamp, AHP Rotation Lead - rachael.stamp@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
- Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
- To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Mentions learning from a range of placements
- Demonstration of MDT working
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions or learning disabilities in designated specialist area.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good command of written English
- Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation
- Able to prioritise workload and manage own time.
- Demonstrates good clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable criteria
- Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the Occupational Therapy profession.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered or working towards
- Recognised graduate Occupational Therapy qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Documents to Download
Rotational Occupational Therapist JD PS (PDF, 127.6KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Sophie Wenham-Wallace
Title: AHP Workforce Administrator
Email: sophie.wenham-wallace@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07443143122