Job summary
Closing Date: 16.01.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17.01.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 19.01.2026
Community Therapy - but not as you know it....
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is now recruiting a forward thinking, innovative and experienced specialist occupational therapist, to work in the Elderly Virtual Ward.
This post provides a fantastic opportunity for a driven, passionate individual to contribute to the development of new pathways in delirium and falls - alongside the day to day work of preventing hospital admission and providing right time, right place, assessments in the community. Experience working with frail older adults is essential. No day is the same at Elderly Virtual Ward and we welcome informal enquiries if you want to find out more about the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing Urgent Community Response and Discharge to Assess interventions in people's homes. Working with a well-resourced, multi-disciplinary team you will be supported to work in a blurred boundary way, and develop new clinical skills.
It is essential that you are a car driver and have a Full UK Driving License, reasonable adjustments will be considered.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in the NHS
- Previous rotations within the Rehabilitation setting
- Experience with frail elderly with poor cognition/ dementia
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Occupational therapy practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupation Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- COP registered
- Member of Special Interest Group
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver - reasonable adjustments will be considered
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in the NHS
- Previous rotations within the Rehabilitation setting
- Experience with frail elderly with poor cognition/ dementia
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Occupational therapy practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupation Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- COP registered
- Member of Special Interest Group
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver - reasonable adjustments will be considered
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).
