Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support and lead a team during a period of 10 months for maternity leave cover. This will be in both an exciting elective Orthopaedic Hub as well as trauma patients in an inpatient setting.
You will manage your own and support others with a complex caseload and there will be opportunities for working in Outpatients both in a group and individual Clinic setting.
The role involves close working with the MDT as well as senior leaders in Division A. There will also be close working with senior leadership in Occupational Therapy with the opportunity to deliver the OT strategy and vision.
The Occupational Therapy department offers opportunities to take part in a research symposium and opportunities for innovation in an ever changing environment.
There are ample leadership development opportunities. You willsupervise and appraise members of the team and support the development of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly developed clinical skills, particularly in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
You will undertake a Team Leader role including initiating, planning, implementing and leading the service developments in the elective orthopaedic setting as well as trauma on a day-to-day basis.
You will have advanced communication skills and an ability to support patients with the complexities of their conditions, including advanced moving and handling skills.
You will provide occupational therapy to patients, working autonomously and without direct supervision.
You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and agency teams and the Professional Lead and Operational Manager in Occupational Therapy.
You will also work closely with the Divisions to reduce length of stay and readmission rates.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 3rd July 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd July 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 3rd July 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd July 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Social Care Professions Council
- Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy
- Fieldwork educators certificate or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D. in line with HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- Member of R.C.O.T.
- Evidence of further study / research in clinical specialty
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group / Specialist section
- Evidence of management /leadership training
- Working to a level of expertise, knowledge and judgement commensurate with MSc
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant field of practice
- Close working with Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising Occupational Therapy staff / students
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Manual handling experience
- Provision and requisition of Occupational Therapy equipment
- Experience of research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Business planning
- Team leadership
- Experience in Community setting
- Experience in adult rehabilitation
- Experience of conducting recruitment and selection procedure
- Experience of dealing with people who display inappropriate behaviour (e.g. physical or verbal)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current research and treatment applications
- Knowledge of relevant governmental guidelines
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession, e.g. RCOT and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethic and professional conduct
- Assessment and treatment of relevant patient groups
- To be competent in all stages of the OT process
Desirable
- Appraisal process and implementation
- Service evaluation and development
- Research and Audit participation
- Can demonstrate realistic expectations for service delivery
Skills
Essential
- Effective presentation skills
- Teaching skills
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-management skills
- IT skills including emails
- Proactive, innovative / creative / enthusiastic pro-active / flexible
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work under pressure
- Close working with multidisciplinary team in hospital and Community
- Good team player
- Excellent work organisation skills
Desirable
- Committed to improving patient services
- Able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively
- Change management and service improvement
- Reflective Practitioner
- Systematic and thorough
- Leadership and team-building skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Social Care Professions Council
- Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy
- Fieldwork educators certificate or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D. in line with HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- Member of R.C.O.T.
- Evidence of further study / research in clinical specialty
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group / Specialist section
- Evidence of management /leadership training
- Working to a level of expertise, knowledge and judgement commensurate with MSc
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant field of practice
- Close working with Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising Occupational Therapy staff / students
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Manual handling experience
- Provision and requisition of Occupational Therapy equipment
- Experience of research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Business planning
- Team leadership
- Experience in Community setting
- Experience in adult rehabilitation
- Experience of conducting recruitment and selection procedure
- Experience of dealing with people who display inappropriate behaviour (e.g. physical or verbal)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current research and treatment applications
- Knowledge of relevant governmental guidelines
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession, e.g. RCOT and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethic and professional conduct
- Assessment and treatment of relevant patient groups
- To be competent in all stages of the OT process
Desirable
- Appraisal process and implementation
- Service evaluation and development
- Research and Audit participation
- Can demonstrate realistic expectations for service delivery
Skills
Essential
- Effective presentation skills
- Teaching skills
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-management skills
- IT skills including emails
- Proactive, innovative / creative / enthusiastic pro-active / flexible
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work under pressure
- Close working with multidisciplinary team in hospital and Community
- Good team player
- Excellent work organisation skills
Desirable
- Committed to improving patient services
- Able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively
- Change management and service improvement
- Reflective Practitioner
- Systematic and thorough
- Leadership and team-building skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).