Job summary
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Department: Therapies
2 posts available, both 12 month Fixed term contracts
Band 5, £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time hours 37.5 per week (7 day working required on some rotations), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? Our forward thinking Therapy team at MKUH is excited to welcome Band 5 Occupational Therapists to our rotational programme, offered on a 12 month fixed term basis. These over recruit posts provide a fantastic opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience, with the potential for extension into a permanent role.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We may be unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 13 April 2026
Main duties of the job
As part of our 6 month rotational structure, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of dynamic clinical areas, including:
Hand Therapy
Acute Stroke Unit
Inpatient Trauma & Orthopaedics
Acute Inpatient Complex Medicine
Acute Inpatient Surgery
Acute Assessment and Frailty Team You will be fully supported by experienced clinical leads in each area, alongside our dedicated Practice Education Team. If this is your first NHS role, you will also benefit from our comprehensive Trust Preceptorship Programme to help set you up for success. At MKUH, we are committed to developing our staff and investing in your future. If you're looking to grow your career within an innovative and supportive therapy department, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey:OurCompassionate CultureandLeadershipscores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception.
Clinical
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
Professional
To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Organisational
To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the College of Occupational Therapists and Health Professions Council.
GovernanceTo take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department. Communicate and address concerns appropriately.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey:OurCompassionate CultureandLeadershipscores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception.
Clinical
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
Professional
To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Organisational
To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the College of Occupational Therapists and Health Professions Council.
GovernanceTo take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department. Communicate and address concerns appropriately.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical field relevant to this post
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build and develop effective working relationships
- IT literacy (Microsoft word, email and internet)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good personal organization and time management skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical field relevant to this post
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build and develop effective working relationships
- IT literacy (Microsoft word, email and internet)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good personal organization and time management skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
