Job summary
The interview date for this role is 14th April 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our acute medical team. The post holder will have a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay.
The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from hospital to home.
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.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and carry out specialised OT assessments with patients with diverse and complex presentations / multiple pathologies involving medical, orthopaedic and surgical conditions. Have the knowledge, skills and expertise to work autonomously without direct supervision.
To formulate and deliver an individual occupational therapy treatment programme based on a sound theoretical knowledge of evidence based practice. Apply treatment options using non/standardised, assessments, demonstrate and organise clinical reasoning skills, utilise a wide range of treatments and interventions and comprehensive discharge plans.
To be able to communicate effectively with patients to gain informed consent to treatment and to agree expected treatment outcomes..
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 accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.
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.
About us
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
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)
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 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)
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
- Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field
- 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
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing 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 guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
Desirable
- 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
- 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
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field
- 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
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing 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 guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
Desirable
- 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
- 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
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
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
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).
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