Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6

Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6

Closing date: 03 February 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 rotation within acute inpatient therapy. This role is ideal for an OT who wants to develop their skills at Band 6 while gaining experience across a variety of clinical areas. Each rotation lasts 12 months and currently includes posts in the following areas:

• Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory
• COTE
• Stroke

You will be supported to identify objectives for each rotation through a robust appraisal process and will develop both clinical and leadership skills throughout the year.

Join a forward‑thinking, compassionate, and high‑performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multidisciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You will benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including structured supervision, educational frameworks and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you join a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture, compassionate leadership and ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we support vibrant, diverse communities and one another.

With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South‑West region. Joining our Trust gives you an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Deliver therapeutic interventions as a specialist clinician using the principles of Occupational Therapy in a client‑centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
• Work as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area, utilising theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan. This includes patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi‑pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions, and working autonomously with guidance from the clinical lead therapist when necessary.
• Assume day‑to‑day management responsibility of the clinical area in the absence of the team leader.
• Receive supervision from a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Supervision is provided through regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.
• Work with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support resource use within budget. Supervision and appraisal responsibilities extend to junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

• Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills—verbal, non‑verbal and written— when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
• Apply and…