Rotational Band 5 Community Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We have opportunities for HCPC registered Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join us working for Leicestershire Partnership Trust in Leicester City. We have vacancies on our rotation programme which currently includes 9 months on sub-acute physical health rehabilitation wards at the Evington Centre on the site of Leicester General Hospital and 9 months with our Community Therapy Service based at Merlyn Vaz Health Centre. There are plans to extend the rotation in 2027 to include other areas. We are looking for people who possess a professional approach, good communication and problem-solving skills, and have a positive attitude to multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care. Skills developed will support your growth as a clinician and enable you to widen your scope of practice. In these posts you would be working as part of a large MDT with support, training and regular supervision provided. Within LPT we have a Preceptorship Programme for your first year of qualifying. This gives you support in your new post, but also the opportunity to network once a month, face to face with other AHP preceptees as our programme is an AHP programme. We also have lots of opportunities to support research and quality improvement projects. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence with access to an appropriate vehicle.

Interviews will be held in person on 1st April 2026

For more information please email - clare.brownson@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Working within Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) involves upholding a set of core values and behaviours which form the foundation of high-quality, compassionate, and effective care. The responsibilities associated with this role centre on demonstrating these values consistently, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring that patient care remains safe, personcentred, and evidence based. In addition, the position requires strong communication skills, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to continual learning and development. The following expanded description outlines the main responsibilities in detail, bringing together the essential duties involved in delivering effective healthcare within the Trust. Ensuring lawful and ethical practice is essential for maintaining professional integrity and protecting both patients and staff. Successful patient care depends on strong multidisciplinary collaboration. Staff must work closely with colleagues from various professional backgrounds including nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers, and support workers to provide a holistic approach to care. Flexibility is essential, as patient needs may change quickly and require adjustments in priorities, roles, or interventions. Being an effective team member involves active participation in discussions, contributing professional insights, and supporting shared decisionmaking processes.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre

1 Spinney Hill Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 3GH

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre

1 Spinney Hill Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 3GH

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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