Job Summary
A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Team within the In Patient Therapy teams at CHFT. Successful candidates will support the Clinical Leads and Team Leaders in the delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions across the Medical and Orthopaedic wards within the Acute Therapy Team, and support the development of the service and its staff. There will be opportunities to be involved in local and Divisional projects which contribute to the overall vision of the organisation.
Applicants should be aware that we provide a 7 day service provision and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in weekend working as part of their role.
Applicants must have had experience in the NHS at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Please note this role will be based at Calderdale Royal Hospital, however there is an expectation of cross site working if required.
Interviews will be held face to face at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
About Us
CHFT is a large trust which covers both Calderdale and Huddersfield localities.
The therapy team is a forward-thinking department where staff development and wellbeing is central to what we do. The therapy team covers a wider range of clinical areas.
Job Details
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 372-COM2515-C
Job locations: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Calderdale, HX30PW
Responsibilities
* Carry out specialist assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients across Calderdale and Huddersfield inpatient wards to facilitate safe and timely discharges and appropriate transfer of care.
* Determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies.
* Take part in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and qualified/non-qualified healthcare and social care staff, including medical staff.
* Support the Clinical Leads / Team Leader in the day-to-day running of the OT service within the Acute therapy team.
* Support and advise the wider MDT on delivery of the service.
* Work across a 7-day service.
Specialist Assessment & Treatment Skills (selected)
* Physical rehabilitation through exercise and function
* Assessment of risk for discharge
* Complex psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
* Discharge and transfer of care planning and coordination
* Assessment of the home/discharge environment
* Assessment for assistive equipment and adaptation
* Falls assessment and treatment
* Crisis intervention
* Cognitive and perceptual deficits
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training (Essential)
* Relevant Degree/Diploma
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of Postgraduate Training
* Clinical Educator Training
Qualifications / Training (Desirable)
* Member of Professional Body
* Studied at Masters level or equivalent
* Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
* Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
* Postgraduate training in specialist area (e.g., complex care, falls, dementia, oncology)
* Manual Handling Facilitator
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise (Essential)
* Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate therapy intervention in dementia, neurological, respiratory and coronary conditions and patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs.
* Good Clinical Reasoning skills
* Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and reflective practice
* Experience in contributing to service improvements (Audit, patient information etc)
* Experience developing others
* Ability to assess risk on discharge and put risk reduction measures in place
* Evidence of up-to-date best practice in acute medicine, emergency care, elderly care, falls, dementia and elective orthopaedics
* Awareness of relevant legislation, local and national initiatives
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Critical appraisal skills
* Ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise (Desirable)
* Previous experience working at Band 6 level
* Experience in assessing and treating elective orthopaedic patients
* Experience in dealing with complaints (diffusing or investigating)
Communication and Relationships (Essential)
* Teaching/presentation skills (e.g., presenting in service training)
* Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
* Excellent time-management skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
* Recognises own limitations and has willingness to share and learn from others
* Ability to concentrate and work in stressful conditions requiring emotional demands
* Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
* Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
* Excellent team player; proven ability to work well in a team
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems when dealing with routine situations
* Ability to organise own work and caseload and delegate appropriately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Calderdale, HX30PW
Website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk
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