Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1819 - Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 27th June 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapists to join a dynamic and continually developing Occupational Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduate or experienced occupational therapists to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and includes our new community rotations (Discharge to Assess team and Acorn Rehabilitation Unit). We will consider applications for graduates who are pending their HCPC Registration please contact us for further details on how to apply if this is the case.

We are seeking highly motivated Occupational Therapists with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have excellent team working, time management and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience from the following range of physical specialities: Orthopaedics, Medical Early Intervention, Discharge to Assess (community), Stroke and Neurology, Urgent Care, and the Acorn Rehabilitation Unit (in-patient rehabilitation). Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week.

Main duties of the job

Are you are a qualified OT who has been out of practice for longer than 2 years and looking to return to working in the Profession? If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey to being on the HCPC register with a placement at Barnsley Hospital. We have had success in helping professionals Return to Practice and would welcome your application.

This role will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists offering supervision support and training. A thorough induction including a supernumery period will be provided.

We also offer:

Monthly Band 5 Meetings

Band 5 induction and preceptorship programme

Specialist In-service training programme

Clinical Supervision using HCPC guidelines

Opportunities to take part in service development activities

For more information please contact:

Anna Rains OT Team Lead on 01226 432224 or anna.rains@nhs.net

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

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

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1819E-05-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 3RD

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

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 were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Broad knowledge of best practice in relevant clinical areas
Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and realise the nature and cause of occupational dysfunction
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Understanding of national guidelines and legislation affecting practice
Awareness of Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

Essential

Documented evidence of CPD
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Health Professions Council registration

Desirable

Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience during fieldwork placements during training
Application of the OT process

Desirable

Placement experience in a hospital setting that demonstrates essential core skills

Person Specification

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 were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Broad knowledge of best practice in relevant clinical areas
Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and realise the nature and cause of occupational dysfunction
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Understanding of national guidelines and legislation affecting practice
Awareness of Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

Essential

Documented evidence of CPD
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Health Professions Council registration

Desirable

Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience during fieldwork placements during training
Application of the OT process

Desirable

Placement experience in a hospital setting that demonstrates essential core skills

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

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)