Specialist Occupational Therapist (Rotational) – Trauma & Orthopaedics

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills across a variety of Trauma & Orthopaedic settings? We are seeking a motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a rotational service delivering high-quality patient-centred care across specialist clinical areas.

The Role

This rotational position offers the opportunity to work across a range of specialist services, including:

• Acute Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Acute Spinal Injuries
• Orthopaedic & Amputee Rehabilitation
• Spinal Injury Rehabilitation

You will manage your own clinical caseload, provide specialist assessments and interventions, work closely within multidisciplinary teams, and support the development of junior staff and students. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, audit, education and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
• HCPC registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum of 2years’ post-graduate experience, including:
  • 12 months in physical medicine.
  • 6 months within an acute hospital setting.
• At least 6 months’ experience assessing and treating patients with trauma, fractures and/or spinal cord injuries.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supervising staff or students.
• Practice Educator experience.
• Experience in elective orthopaedics.
• Evidence of ongoing postgraduate training.
• Knowledge of splinting techniques and wheelchair assessment.

What You’ll Gain

• Diverse rotational experience across specialist services.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• Involvement in service improvement, audit and research activities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Apply today to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a real difference to patients’ rehabilitation journeys.