Overview
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join their diverse team of Allied Health Professionals who work across a range of clinical specialties within acute care.
You will gain experience of working in a large busy acute teaching hospitals which has defined links with Hull University and is itself a Major Trauma Centre.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will have direct input into the assessment and treatment of patients, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life. You will also have an active role in the learning, development and supervision of junior staff and students, as well as supporting the clinical leads in developing the service.
We are seeking applicants who can adapt quickly to changing work environments and work well within a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build networks to enable appropriate partnerships with other agencies involved in patient care.
Responsibilities
Work alongside colleagues to support the assessment or need across a range of clinical conditions that present within acute care with varying degrees of complexity.
Support operational management skills and contribute to service planning, development and teaching. Serve as role model for the team, delivering high quality care and motivating the team.
Clinical Areas
* Acute Medicine including Frailty Intervention
* Emergency Department and Admission Avoidance
* Stroke Assessment & Rehabilitation
* Neurosurgery
* Neuro & Complex Rehabilitation
* Trauma Orthopaedics
* Oncology
* Critical Care & Surgery
Training & Development
All rotations are for a period of 9 months – 1 year (variable dependent on service needs). The successful candidate will gain direct clinical experience in the above areas.
The post would suit a band 5 occupational therapist who has completed their core rotations and feels ready for the challenge of a senior rotational post. Band 5-6 development will be considered for the right candidate.
Support will be provided to enhance operational management skills; the post holders will be supported to contribute to service planning, development and teaching.
Qualifications & Attributes
Self-motivated and aspirational, able to assess effectively and timely within a rapid paced environment. Confidence in enabling patients in positive risk taking, personalised care, assessment of capacity, manual handling, functional assessment and knowledge of the SAFER principles of care and Discharge to Assess.
Employment Details
This is a band 6 rotation within the existing band 6 structure, operating across two hospital sites. The position is currently within the existing band 6 rotation which operates across two hospital sites.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applications may be closed early if a high volume is received. This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.
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