Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1815 - Occupational Therapist Team Leader (Ortho/Surgical)

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this role will be 3rd September.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to obtain further leadership experience through a 12 month fixed term/secondment into the team lead position in the Orthopaedic OT team. This successful candidate will work as part of a job share for this role.

The successful candidate will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to the trauma and elective orthopaedic services as well as the general surgery service. This includes the completion of community based assessments as required within the OT service as well as those within the acute setting.

You will be expected to participate in a rota covering 08:00-18:00. The preferred working days for the successful candidate are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday however these may be negotiated on successful application. The service does not currently cover weekends or bank holidays however, this may change during the course of this role.

The post holder will provide leadership to the orthopaedic team, as well as providing wider leadership cover across other specialities within the OT team, supporting the OT Service Manager at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive and friendly working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust and we have outstanding levels of staff retention.

Main duties of the job

To provide leadership to occupational therapy (OT) staff in the Acute Orthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Community Teams.

To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the OT service; alongside the OT Service Manager, throughout the Trust. This includes ensuring the Teams workload is appropriately prioritised and work is effectively distributed and co-ordinated across the Team on a day-by-day basis.

To develop team goals with the OT Service Manager and Clinical Director, and support the Team in achieving them.

To carry a caseload, providing advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment indicated.

To lead on service developments for the OT Acute Orthopaedic and Surgical, Medical and Community services. Deputising for the OT Service Manager as required.

For further information regarding this post please contactAnna Rains (OT Team Lead)on 01226 432557 or via emailanna.rains@nhs.net

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1815i-08-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience of OT with experience of working at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field
  • Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
  • Managing a team of staff with evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study

Desirable

  • Management and operational training, e.g. LEO
  • Experience of clinical audit and research
  • Experience of recruitment and selection

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
  • Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical, orthopaedic, surgical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on Occupational Health

Desirable

  • Understanding of joint working in the management of patients requiring acute rehabilitative intervention
  • Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
  • Understanding of NHS direction and partnership working
  • Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal and creation of personal development plans
  • Evidence of specific responsibilities
  • e.g. committee membership

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Health Professions Council registration
  • COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
  • Recognised leadership training or working towards

Desirable

  • Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
  • Leadership or Management Qualification (or working towards) Certificate/Diploma
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications to masters level, or working towards
  • Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to lead a team and to facilitate therapy team working, managing and motivating staff
  • Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
  • Identifies own personal characteristics that contribute to effective team working
  • Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and presentation packages and the internet
  • Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
  • Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and monitor workload of team
  • Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
  • Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience of OT with experience of working at a senior/specialist level in a relevant field
  • Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
  • Managing a team of staff with evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study

Desirable

  • Management and operational training, e.g. LEO
  • Experience of clinical audit and research
  • Experience of recruitment and selection

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
  • Sound working knowledge of Acute Medical, orthopaedic, surgical and Elderly related conditions and the impact on Occupational Health

Desirable

  • Understanding of joint working in the management of patients requiring acute rehabilitative intervention
  • Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
  • Understanding of NHS direction and partnership working
  • Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal and creation of personal development plans
  • Evidence of specific responsibilities
  • e.g. committee membership

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Health Professions Council registration
  • COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
  • Recognised leadership training or working towards

Desirable

  • Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
  • Leadership or Management Qualification (or working towards) Certificate/Diploma
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications to masters level, or working towards
  • Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to lead a team and to facilitate therapy team working, managing and motivating staff
  • Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
  • Identifies own personal characteristics that contribute to effective team working
  • Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and presentation packages and the internet
  • Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
  • Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and monitor workload of team
  • Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
  • Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Anna Rains

anna.rains@nhs.net

01226432557

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1815i-08-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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