Job Summary
Would you like to live and work on the Yorkshire coast, with access to beaches, moors and towns?
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and rehab team at Bridlington Hospital.
We are a supportive team with opportunities to work with colleagues across a number of specialties, but we are currently looking for someone to dynamically lead and promote Occupational therapy within this specialist area. You will have the close support of the Advanced Clinical Specialists within the team, and access to our wider AHP colleagues both on site and across the Trust.
We are keen that our staff have the opportunity to work and develop across all the 4 pillars of practice, and we have a robust structure of supervision, training and advancement.
This post will provide you with the opportunity to work with patients post stroke and also general rehab involving neurology, amputees, surgery, falls and frailty. You will be a part of a dynamic team that uses evidence based practice to ensure patient care and support clinical development. The majority of the work undertaken will be in an inpatient setting, but also requires working in the community to support discharges.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who has either some experience, or is keen to develop their skills in this area.
You will have the chance to work alongside a supportive MDT, with the need to be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in the rapidly paced environment but will receive robust supervision and training.
You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.
Interviews for this vacancy will be held face to face only at Bridlington Hospital.
About Us
Trust Information Pack:
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.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
OT-MS
Job locations
Bridlington Hospital
Bridlington
YO16 4QP
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 your 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: .
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 your 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: .
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
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered Occupational therapist
Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area (Stroke/Neurology/Parkinson's Disease)
Desirable
Practice placement supervisor qualification
Essential
Experience & knowledge
Experience 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
Delivery of relevant audit and service improvement
Desirable
Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Person Specification
Essential
Experience 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
Delivery of relevant audit and service improvement
Desirable
Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridlington Hospital
Bridlington
YO16 4QP
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Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridlington Hospital
Bridlington
YO16 4QP
Employer's website
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