North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Peterborough
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Occupational Therapist - Peterborough
Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist – North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and professional Occupational Therapist (Band 5) to join the therapy team within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time, rotational post provides valuable experience across the acute inpatient setting, supporting the development of clinical and teaching skills.
This role sits within the wider Rehabilitation Service, consisting of Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, offering a well-established multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities
To contribute to the ongoing professional and clinical development of the Occupational Therapist role through:
- Providing patient-centred care in rotating acute inpatient areas.
- Acting as a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Developing clinical expertise across a range of specialties with full support.
- Engaging in service development initiatives under guidance.
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Core Rotational Specialities (6-month programmes)
- Orthopaedics (2 rotations)
- Stroke
- Combined Medicine, Critical Care & Surgery
Additional Requirements of the Role
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Work across multiple NHS sites as part of the rotation (cross-site collaboration is essential).
- Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT.
- Accept regular placements across varying specialties during the rotational period.
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Development & Support Offered
The Trust actively promotes skill growth and continuous learning through:
- Preceptorship programmes.
- Action learning sets.
- Clinical and managerial supervision.
- Performance appraisals.
Interviews for this post will be held in person to evaluate relevant skills and suitability effectively.
Priority will be given to vacancy residents classified as 'at risk' through the Trust’s redeployment process.
For further informational discussions or informal visits, please contact:
- Name: Shevedzo Mataruse
- Job Title: Deputy Rehabilitation Services Manager
- Email: shevedzo.mataruse2@nhs.net
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