About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a senior clinical post which will allow you to develop leadership skills? Are you passionate about working with the elderly population in a busy, dynamic environment?
The Elderly Medicine Therapy team at Royal Derby Hospital are recruiting to a permanent Occupational Therapy position.
The post holder will be joining an established, vibrant and friendly team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and assistant staff who share an office base and work closely together to provide a consistent and responsive Therapy service to our Elderly Medicine wards and a General Medicine ward.
The team is led by an Operational Lead Therapist, Clinical Lead OT and Lead Physiotherapists.
You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to assist more junior OT staff and assistants as necessary.
You will have experience in working with the elderly population and will be expected to play an active role in the development of the service and the individuals within the service.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to junior OT staff and assistants as necessary. You must also be adaptable, calm and be able to effectively delegate work to OT and assistant staff to ensure priorities across the service are covered. This will involve working closely with the other senior OT's and Physiotherapists
Experience in managing complex discharges in a fast paced acute hospital environment is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively as part of multi disciplinary and Therapy teams.
Prior experience as a senior OT is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the areas of Elderly and General Medicine. If you join our team we can offer:
Support from Clinical Team Leader, Clinical lead OT and Lead Physiotherapists A close knit friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged. Regular Elderly Medicine Therapy team in-service training, to which you will be asked to participate. Opportunity to develop dual competencies, Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. The opportunity to work across specialities, shadow and develop links with other acute and community teams.
Closing date: 29/06/2026
Interview date: 10/07/2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications Essential
Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Previous relevant experience in Elderly/Acute/General
Desirable
Member of RCOT / equivalent Evidence of relevant area specific training/courses
Skills Essential
Evidence of complex discharge planning Evidence of data collection/participating in audits Post grad experience in speciality of Elderly care and/ or Acute Medicine Effective communication skills Evidence of CPD and Specialist interest group Basic IT skills
Desirable
Accredited Clinical educator Experience of appraising staff
Experience Essential
Have experience supervising staff Have experience of working in the acute sector of the NHS Evidence of teaching/ delivering training Able to plan and prioritise caseload
Desirable
Experience in working with community and social sectors Experience with delegating to others and working with support staff
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)