Job summary
The Rheumatology Therapy team has an exciting opportunity for a senior Occupational therapist to join the team for a part time 12-month fixed term / Secondment contract. With a potential to make permanent at the end of the fixed term.
The role would be suitable for an Occupational therapist with experience working with rheumatology patients or managing long term conditions in an outpatient setting. The successful candidate will be based in Scarborough Hospital.
The Rheumatology therapy team is made up of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, who work across the areas of Rheumatology. You will have access to a support network, including Rheumatology Medical team, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, operational leadership team, and professional leadership team.
Please note: this post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.
The interview will be held on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to investment and development across all four pillars of practice. We have a positive culture towards learning and development and have a well-established training programme, senior development forums, clinical and managerial supervision.
The role will involve undertaking clinical audits and we encourage the involvement in research. You will also have opportunity to lead on developments within the service and provide supervision and education for Occupational Therapy students.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree in Occupational Therapy
- oHCPC Registered Occupational therapist
- oEvidence of specialist post graduate CPD activities
- oEvidence of post graduate training within specialist area
Desirable
- oDelivery of relevant research projects
- oExperience of training/supporting/supervi sing others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- oMembership of Professional body
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- oDeveloped / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- oDelivery of relevant audit and service improvement.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
- oPractice placement supervisor qualification
- oExperience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate occupational therapy intervention
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree in Occupational Therapy
- oHCPC Registered Occupational therapist
- oEvidence of specialist post graduate CPD activities
- oEvidence of post graduate training within specialist area
Desirable
- oDelivery of relevant research projects
- oExperience of training/supporting/supervi sing others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- oMembership of Professional body
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- oDeveloped / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- oDelivery of relevant audit and service improvement.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
- oPractice placement supervisor qualification
- oExperience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate occupational therapy intervention
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).
