Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

Job summary
UHCW NHS Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our new Band 6 rotation, developing specialist skills across acute inpatient services while supporting patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.

The rotation includes

Care of the Elderly covers four wards serving our older population, with presentations including frailty, falls, delirium, dementia and infection

Medicine provides exposure to a diverse caseload including endocrinology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and general medicine

Surgery includes vascular, gastroenterology, head & neck, and gynaecology services, supporting rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning following surgery

With future opportunities to expand into specialties including Stroke and Major Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Across all areas, you will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, contribute to MDT working, support timely discharge planning and help prevent deconditioning through early assessment and rehabilitation.

New to role, you will benefit from a supernumerary induction period, comprehensive clinical supervision and access to a wide range of learning, development and leadership opportunities. This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking variety, career progression and the opportunity to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking therapy service.

Contact us for an informal discussion, tour our facilities or meet the team.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the education, supervision and professional development of students and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• To develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, relevant to the needs of the patient population and service priorities
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service within inpatient therapies, supporting service improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
• Manage an autonomous caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning, aligned to patient-centered goals
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
• Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying, and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
• Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
• Work in accordance with RCOT & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
• Contribute to the Trust and Group clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, and Health & Safety.
• Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic (where available) records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: The closing date is 16 November 2026. This job advert may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of post graduate clinical experience in relevant specialist area
• State registration with HCPC
• Clinical education training

Desirable

• Formal post graduate training relevant to area
• First line management course
• Membership of Professional body
• Membership of Clinical Interest Group

Experience
Essential

• Current (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific / specified area or relevant associated area.
• Broad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• MDT Working.
• Experience of service improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of integrated working
• Experience of change management

Knowledge
Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within acute inpatient setting
• Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within an acute inpatient setting
• Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and its application.
• Effective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
• Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development.

Desirable

• Offers innovative ideas for practice or service development.

Skills
Essential

• Effective creation of patient centred SMART goals
• Effective legible written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Specialist clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Problem solving or solution based approach to challenges.
• Self motivated and be able to motivate others.
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
• Presentation and training skills.
• Supervisory/appraisal skills.
• Audit skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Service Manager, Charis Davey, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.