Job summary
Interview Date: 14th August 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6
Rotational Specialist Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in
supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay, through
rehabilitation and discharge to their own environment.
This post offers the opportunity to look at completing
development to move from a band 5 to a band 6 via completing annex 21 training.
The post holder will have a broad range of specialists
skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from
care setting to setting.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the
multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice
and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who
may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with
relevant others working as part of the wider team.
As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be
flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery
and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.
We offer clinical supervision, staff support,
professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment.
Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust. Barnsley is
located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also
benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District
National Park.
Main duties of the job
The specialist Rotational Occupational Therapist will be
expected to:
To provide specialist
advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in
patient care.
To advise patients, carers,
relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations,
treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual
patients.
To be competent in
prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available
for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used
safely and correctly, following protocols.
To accurately and
effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress
to other relevant MDT team members.
To provide specialist
written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other
recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service.
To represent the OT
service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to
ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will
include discussion of patient care and patient progress.
To work as an
integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other
trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical
service and with external agencies as required.
To oversee and manage
the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area.
The opportunity for the holder to spend time rotating across the different teams within the pathway.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
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
work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS
for everyone
Barnsley
Hospital 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 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 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Rotational Specialist Occuaptional Therapist
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
Job Description for Rotational Specialist Occuaptional Therapist
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to work a flexible working patterns to cover 7 day working as service need dictates.
- A Current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Other Factors
Essential
- Use of car and insurance for business use
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant fields
- Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function
- Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC
Desirable
- Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
- Understanding of NHS direction
- Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to work a flexible working patterns to cover 7 day working as service need dictates.
- A Current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Other Factors
Essential
- Use of car and insurance for business use
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant fields
- Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function
- Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC
Desirable
- Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this
- Understanding of NHS direction
- Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
