Specialist Occupational Therapist - Trauma and Orthopaedic

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Team at Hillingdon Hospital for a full time highly specialised Occupational therapist in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team.

The position is primarily based on the consultant led 30 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward at Hillingdon Hospital. You will be involved in the multi-professional audited pathways for Fractured neck of femur patients and major trauma cases and contribute to the ongoing review and improvement targets with these national drivers.

We also have an Older Adults rehabilitation ward on site where a proportion of our patients will continue their orthopaedic recovery after leaving the acute ward which is led by an Ortho-geriatrician.

This post also has a leadership component for the therapy input into the discharge ready service based on site.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced OT passionate about serving the T+O population here as part of our friendly, integrated inpatient therapy department.

The therapy department is the third largest staff group within the Trust and is widely respected. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential part in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients. You will work closely with the patient, their support network, and Multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve a positive outcome.

In this role you will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the efficient flow of patients through our hospitals.

We constantly seek new ways of working and problem solving to adapt to the needs of our client population and staff and welcome proactive and inspirational individuals.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide highly specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adult and paediatric trauma and orthopaedic inpatients at Hillingdon Hospital,

· Collaborate with colleagues working within Elective orthopaedics and surgery and cover cross site if required.

· Lead on the therapy input to the Discharge ready service and coordinate resources as required

· To work with the Team Lead in providing a holistic, clinically effective OT service within the Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic Services on both sites and within the Integrated Therapy Service.

· Act as a specialised resource for Occupational Therapists, therapy colleagues and other professionals.

· Be an active participant in the Trusts response to ongoing Fractured neck of femur and trauma pathways and Clinical Audit feeding into the MDT leadership team in these areas

· To provide professional and clinical leadership within the orthopaedic therapy team and wider integrated therapy service structure contributing to the continuous development of the service.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,

community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals

provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026