Trauma & Plastic In- Patient Occupational Therapy | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	Oxford, OX39DU
Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7784807/321-NOTSS-7784807-B6

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Major Trauma Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.


We are seeking a dynamic therapist to join our diverse Allied Health Professional team on our dedicated trauma ward. This role offers the chance to gain broad experience in trauma‑focused Occupational Therapy, working with patients with varied and complex needs. Clinical presentations may include fragility fractures, polytrauma, head injury, spinal cord injury, plastic surgery, and amputation.


You will carry out evidence‑based assessments and interventions to support recovery, promote wellbeing and maximise independence. The post requires the ability to adapt quickly within a busy environment and to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team. Building strong partnerships with other agencies will be essential to ensure safe and appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.


Interviews:

• Conducted face to face in JR Level 2 Physiotherapy Outpatients (Tel: 01865 221540)

• VBI and technical interview held consecutively (~1 hour each)

• Scheduled from Tuesday 10th March

• Please contact Angela Maset or Alia Grist via email to book a slot or request an alternative date.


Available time slots:
08:30–09:30
09:45–10:45
11:00–12:00
13:00–14:00
14:00–15:00





To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service (i.e. safe, patient focussed, effective and evidence-based) in collaboration with other team members to trauma patients at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Clinical
• To undertake assessment, treatment, education and support for Trauma service patients and their carers.
• This will involve clinical reasoning and autonomous complex decision making using best available evidence.
• To provide holistic, timely OT intervention to facilitate safe hospital discharge.
• To be able to justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment, demonstrating its safe use and care to patients, staff and carers. Provide support for junior staff regarding complex issues.
• To have a day to day responsibility for managing a complex and diverse caseload and co-ordinating safe and effective patient discharge
• To risk assess and undertake manual handling techniques involving patients and or equipment following appropriate training in line with organisational manual handling policies.
• To organise, complete and document assessments in patient’s homes.
• To provide occupational therapy treatment and intervention in a wide range of traumatic conditions based on theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in the day-to-day supervision, education and support of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in the day-to-day delivery of the Trauma Therapy Service.
• To support junior staff members to effectively manage their clinical caseload.
• To enable patients to achieve effective coping and self-management skills.
• To advise patients and carers or other health and social care professionals regarding adaptations to social and physical environments and make relevant referrals and recommendations to meet patient needs for safe hospital discharge.
• To maintain accurate records on all aspects of occupational therapy intervention in compliance with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines.
• To evaluate continuously Occupational Therapy intervention and to maintain a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times.
• To be able to identify own professional limitations and seek senior advice when appropriate.
• To be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive, and contentious information such as discussing limitations associated with diagnosis/procedures/prognosis, managing complex discharges and providing appropriate emotional support
• To comply with data activity recording in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
• To promote the role of OT through integrated working and explaining role of OT to patient and carers.
• To participate in the Weekend/Bank Holiday working rota as required.



Communication
• To communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels. To identify the need and coordinate multi-disciplinary case conferences as indicated to ensure safe and effective discharges from hospital.
• To write clear and appropriate referrals to community teams to support patients and their families post operatively both with equipment and social support.
• To competently use IT systems to communicate patient intervention.
• To communicate with patients and their relatives/carers regarding interventions and treatment programmes.
• To give relevant information regarding assessment, treatment and outcomes, and where appropriate explain clinical reasoning to patients and their relatives/carers.
• To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within both the Division and Trust.
• To provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) requiring tact, negotiation and to be able to manage barriers to understanding.
• To liaise and network with Specialist Sections and other Occupational Therapists locally and nationally regarding models of care and service provision.
• To liaise effectively with the Trauma Service leads, nurses and Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in the management of the Trauma Service.
• To use effective and variable interpersonal skills to listen and provide support and empathy to patients and their carers.
• To welcome and deal with enquires regarding the Trauma Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner.
• To represent the Trauma Therapy Service at required Governance meetings.
• To attend staff meetings, Group Clinical Supervision, In-Services, Journal Clubs and other service related meetings.



Management
• To demonstrate good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in the planning and co-ordination of the efficient day to day running and development of the Trauma Occupational Therapy Service.
• Manage and prioritise own and Band 5’s and Therapy Assistant’s caseload.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in ensuring that all the occupational therapy equipment in the Trauma Service is stored safely and maintained in safe working order.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies in the management of change and to ensure cost-effective use of available resources.
• To chair departmental and inter-departmental meetings as required.
• To record departmental statistics and other information as required by the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust and relevant NHS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To assist the Trauma Band 7 Occupational Therapist and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Head of Therapies supervising the Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, including individual performance reviews.
• To participate in the Therapy Services performance and development review process, setting objectives, developing a personal development plan and professional portfolio.
• To assist with organisation and delivery of departmental in-service training and development.
• To participate in the implementation of policy and service development. This may include developing protocols, guidelines and patient information leaflets related to orthopaedic treatments to improve patient care.
• To network locally with health and social care services and promote service integration.



Education and Training
• To have an awareness of current trends in treatment techniques and professional issues and to participate in active learning by appropriate study, by attending relevant training and contributing to in-service training programmes as appropriate.
• To ensure all mandatory training is up to date.
• To be involved in the induction and orientation programmes of new Occupational Therapy staff and students to the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service.
• To assist in welcoming visitors to the department and discuss the Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner.
• To be involved actively in practice education for undergraduate Occupational Therapists (including taking sole responsibility for the supervision and assessment of students whilst on practice placement).
• To assist the OT Service Manager in the development and maintenance of a high profile occupational therapy service; through effective communication, teaching and presentations.
• To contribute to educational programmes and courses when required. Provide advice to colleagues in community services regarding post-operative management of patients who have undergone surgery treatment.






This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026

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