Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (UK residents)
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our In‑patient Occupational Therapy Team, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across acute wards.
Acute Occupational Therapy is evolving rapidly, with a strong emphasis on safe and timely discharge. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while contributing meaningfully to service delivery and improvement.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients, with support from clinical leads.
* Contribute to safe discharge planning through timely assessment, equipment provision, and liaison with community services.
* Develop skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.
* Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs, and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
* Support service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
* Participate in supervision of junior staff and students and contribute to in‑service training and education.
* Apply good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
Person specification
Education and qualification
* Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
* Postgraduate training or experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
* Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
* Practice placement educator accreditation.
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
* Post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
* Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
* Experience of research or audit.
* Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
* Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required.
* Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service.
* Training and facilitation skills.
* Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community.
Personal qualities
* Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.
* Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling.
* Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings.
Benefits and working conditions
* Eligible for the trust’s relocation package (submit claim form and receipts upon commencement).
* All staff are encouraged to engage in in‑service training and CPD is well supported.
* Flexible working opportunities are promoted where possible.
* Trust operates a no‑smoking policy.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
This post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) Order 2020.
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