Rotational Occupational Therapist

Rotational Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 12 March 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established Band 5 rotation. The successful candidates will join the Band 5 Rotation, which gives the opportunity to gain experience in a number of specialist areas.

The ability to work flexibly, over 7 days is essential. Applications open to Occupational Therapy graduates, final year students or return to practice candidates with or working towards HCPC registration.

Are you a qualified OT who has been out of practice for longer than 2 years and looking to return to working in the Profession? If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey to being on the HCPC register with a placement at Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching Hospital. We support Return to Practice professionals and would welcome your application.

There will be a requirement to work across all sites, DRI, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital Mexborough. The rotations include Acute Medicine and Surgery, Orthopaedics, Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Services, Paediatrics, Integrated discharge team/A&E and General and Stroke Rehabilitation at Montagu Hospital. We are currently joining our Band 5 Rotation with the RDaSH Trust, in addition to the rotations avibale at DBTH, there will be the opportunity to access their rotations which include Long term conditions (Community Hub), Enhanced Care home team, Stroke outreach, Neurology rehab, Mental health and Inpatient general Rehab.

To assist in the organisation and provision of occupational therapy services through participation in a 6 monthly rotation scheme at Band 5 level working across hospital sites in a range of specialist areas.

Providing occupational therapy assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions in a variety of clinical areas using evidence based practice and patient-centred principles.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April
2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

• Experience of working in a range of specialist areas at student placement level
• Experience of working as part of an OT and a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working at Assistant level
• Experience of working in other health settings

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or working towards
• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
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