Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist Trust: Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust Location: Princess Alexandra Hospital Ward: Occupational Therapy Acute Pay Rates: Band 6 – OTSP00 Pay Rates: Base Rate Day - £22.89 per hour Start: ASAP End: 15/12/2026 Shift Patterns: Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm (37.5 hrs/week) LTP: System Knowledge- Cerner – EPR, BLS, SystmOne Why might this job interest you? We have an Exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload of patients across acute and community settings, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to the effective running of the team. You will also be expected to undertake team leadership responsibilities and provide cover for the Team Lead when required. The role offers rotational opportunities every nine months across Acute Medicine and Surgery, Oncology and End of Life Care, Orthopaedics, A&E, short-stay wards and Frailty, as well as community settings within EPUT/HCT, providing broad clinical exposure across a range of specialities. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for responding effectively to changes in rotational placements and work locations in line with evolving integrated care pathways. You will be managing changes in clinical priorities with a flexible and adaptable approach, supporting service requirements and adjusting your working practices to meet the changing needs of the organisation.Top of FormBottom of Form Responsibilities of this job role - To provide specialist occupational therapy assessments for adults with complex physical, cognitive, and behavioural impairments, applying advanced analytical skills to identify individual needs and determine appropriate therapeutic approaches. To develop comprehensive discharge recommendations based on clinical findings and the patient’s functional abilities. - To prioritise clinical interventions according to patient needs, clinical urgency, and available resources, making informed decisions about the timing of further assessments and treatments. To coordinate timely referrals to relevant inpatient and community services, ensuring appropriate onward support following discharge. - To apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based techniques when managing complex rehabilitation needs, including specialist manual handling approaches to support the recovery of physical, sensory, and proprioceptive functions. To recommend suitable assistive equipment and minor environmental adaptations to improve patients’ functional abilities and safety. - To provide specialist clinical guidance and second opinions to occupational therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals regarding complex patient presentations and appropriate interventions. To support junior staff through clinical supervision, delegation of suitable tasks, formal appraisals, and ongoing performance development. - To contribute to service improvement through clinical audits, research activities, accurate statistical reporting, and evaluation of clinical pathways and protocols. To advise the Therapy Manager and relevant team leads on service delivery matters, including staffing requirements, ward developments, and opportunities to improve clinical practice. - To maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards, data protection legislation, and organisational policies. To participate in staff training, deliver educational sessions, supervise occupational therapy students on placement, develop patient information resources, and ensure compliance with relevant healthcare legislation, mandatory training, and professional practice requirements. To be successful in applying for this role you will need: * BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration. * Minimum one year of Occupational Therapy experience in a comparable clinical setting. * Knowledge of evidence-based practice, OT assessment techniques, activity analysis, and risk management. * Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations. * Experience in staff supervision, clinical governance, and service improvement, with practice educator experience desirable. The benefits we can offer you in return: * Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. * Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. * Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider * First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. * Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. * Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements * Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy. * Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. * Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England