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Progressive B5-6 Occupational Therapist - acute rotations

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Main area: Clinical Support

Grade: Band 5

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL040825-I

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: £31,049.00-£37,796.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Closing: 21/08/2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced B5 OT, with robust postgraduate experience, who is looking to progress to a B6 post, after completion of competencies. 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, Paeds, 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.

We are offering this as a progressive post, to give you an opportunity to grow into a B6 clinician by completing competencies over a period of approximately 12 months, depending on hours, and existing experience/skills.

The successful postholder will gain experience in:
•Managing a clinical caseload with proficient prioritisation 
•Learn leadership and management skills, through training and practical experience
•Engage in training and development opportunities, both for self and others
•Lead on service development projects, working with therapy colleagues and the wider MDT 
•Supervise B3-5 staff and support both OT and Physio students on placement

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department, so 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.


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