University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) therapy team at University Hospital Southampton. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and flexible Occupational Therapist to work as part of our integrated therapy and multidisciplinary teams.
The post will involve continuing to develop the well-established therapy service in ED and AMU alongside other senior staff. The aims of this fast paced and responsive service are to provide prompt therapy assessments, implement frailty care pathways, and facilitate appropriate discharges. This will include assessing complex equipment needs and completing cognitive assessments across AMU and ED. Providing training and support to other staff and students will also be an important part of this role.
You will work as part of a supportive team delivering a therapy service from 8am to 6pm across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. 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, and so you will also have peer support available to you.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
This specialist OT job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED, providing patient centred care with an emphasis on admission avoidance. Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is both early assessment and complex discharge planning.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience of working in the acute hospital setting, ideally within Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department
• Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Clear expressed desire on your application to work at UHS therapy services, working in acute care

DESIRABLE SKILLS NEEDED:

• Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting
• Involvement in service developments
• Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students
• Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care
  Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.

Please refer the Job description for details