Band 6 Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist for the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

Job Reference: NCG

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (some weekend working involved)

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum

Closing date: 21/01/2026 23:59

About the Trust: We are a leading NHS Trust that has been rated “Good” by the CQC. Our vision is to “Work together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Are you passionate about delivering high quality, patient‑centred care and keen to develop your occupational therapy knowledge and skills? The Therapy Department is an aspirational team, with strong relationships with Physiotherapy colleagues and opportunities for leadership at Band 6 level.

• Orthopaedics (elective and trauma) and Surgery (planned and emergency)
• Paediatrics
• Medicine (Cardiac, Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Gastro, Haematology and Oncology)
• Elderly Care, including the Hip Fragility Unit
• Front Door Services (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Short Stay Unit)
• Acute Stroke Unit
• Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service

• Provide specialist occupational therapy support for patients within the Trust and manage own caseload of complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
• Participate in operational management and clinical leadership with the Band 7 Team Lead and/or Advanced Specialist OT.
• Deliver high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy services in designated areas.
• Contribute to planning, policy development and share best practice within the Therapy Department.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead/Advanced Specialist as required.

• Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits.
• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Post‑graduate specialist experience (CPD, evidence‑based projects, postgraduate teaching).
• HCP Registered.
• Specialist post‑graduate experience in a broad range of conditions (elderly care, medical, neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or surgical).
• Experience of teaching and presenting to staff.
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students.

• BSc OT.
• Specialist knowledge in a related area.
• Member of a related Clinical Interest Group.
• Research or audit experience.
• Training and presentation skills.

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website.

• Flexible working opportunities and emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, 29 after 5 years, 33 after 10 years NHS service (pro rata for part time).
• Full NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (base at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Wide range of health service discounts at hundreds of big brands.

Apply online via NHS Jobs. Your application will be imported into the Trust’s preferred recruitment system (TRAC). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.

Josie Caffrey – Occupational Therapy Professional Lead
Telephone:

Rachel Thomas – Education and Workforce Lead for Therapies
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