Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL180226
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £38,682.00- £46,580.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata)
- Closing
- 26/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/03/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced B5 OT, with robust postgraduate experience, who is looking to progress to a B6 post and who feels they would benefit from working across a wide range of speciality clinical area before choosing their main area of interest. The current rotations are in proportionate care, critical care, cancer care, surgery, CT, medicine, MOP, vascular, AMU, Paed's, Ortho and neurology, however these are subject to change.
You will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting & supervising B3-5 therapy staff & students. All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7-day period.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
This post is suitable for a B5 OT looking to advance to B6, who wishes to gain a wider experience in acute care by rotating every 9m to a different clinical speciality and who wants to learn and understand more about leadership and management.
There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.
Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
Essential skills:
- Postgraduate experience of working across several clinical areas/rotations in the acute setting, demonstrating a broad knowledge base.
- Postgraduate experience in assessment, provision and fitting of specialist/complex equipment
- Evidence of day-to-day supervision and management of B2-4 staff, or evidence of being named supervisor to therapy students on placements
- Clear expressed reasoning to work in this rotational B6 OT post within UHS
Desirable skills needed:
- Postgraduate involvement in audit/research/clinical project/service development
- Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students
- Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care
Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.
Please note:
- Interviews will be held on 16th March, with face-to-face interviews only due to a practical interview component.
- As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing.
- This is NOT a post for a newly qualified graduate, please enquire about our B5 opportunities.
- We do not accept CV applications.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
For other therapy career opportunities please email [email protected]
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caren Lane
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 4061
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