Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
Job Title
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Band
Band 5
Division
Clinical Support Division
Responsible to
Band 7 Therapists / Clinical Lead Therapist
Accountable to
Therapy Services Manager
Type of Contract
Permanent
Hours per Week
37.5 - includes weekend and Bank Holiday working
Location
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital
Please note, this role is currently based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital with occasional cross-site working expected at West Middlesex to support the service needs. Within Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we have vacancies across both Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital. Depending on service needs, you may be offered a role at either site, with occasional cross-site working expected.
Roles at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital attract a 20% Inner London HCAS. Roles at West Middlesex Hospital attract a 15% Outer London HCAS.
Responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up-to-date occupational therapy records.
- To use evidence-based principles/current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To gain experience through 6-month rotations in Medical Rehabilitation, Stroke/Neurology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Emergency Department/Acute Assessment Unit.
- To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD and in-service training.
- To have opportunity to participate in a departmental research project.
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We are currently working in seven day working patterns, which includes weekend working and some Bank Holiday cover.
Please note: This role may require working on either site as the service requires (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital).
About Us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
- Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care.
- The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Application
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Olivia Knutton
- Job Title: Clinical Lead Therapist
- Email Address: olivia.knutton@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07919 468 844
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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