Occupational Therapist (15 hours per week)

Job description

Job summary

Closing date: 22.10.26

Shortlisting to take place: 23.10.26

Interviews to commence w/c 26.10.26

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Do you want to positively influence the wellbeing of people of working age? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our SEQOHS accredited Workplace Health and Well-Being team here at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for degree qualified candidates who have experience of working in diverse settings.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist assessment advice and therapeutic interventions to Trust employees to support their rehabilitation and return to health. The role requires a proactive, team-focused approach and the ability to deliver high quality therapeutic services. Responsibilities include maintaining and promoting physical and mental health at work via virtual/face to face clinics and group work across the Trust.

In return we will invest in and support your on-going professional development. Flexibility regarding working hours will be considered.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Occupational Therapy experience in diverse settings
• Previous experience of working at Band 6 level

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within an Occupational Health setting

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Information Technology skills
• Use specialist knowledge to educate groups
• Able to carry out assessments of physical and mental health function

Desirable

• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to public, patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Training / experience equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma Level

Desirable

• Member of BAOT

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Extensive Occupational Therapy experience in diverse settings
• Previous experience of working at Band 6 level

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within an Occupational Health setting

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Information Technology skills
• Use specialist knowledge to educate groups
• Able to carry out assessments of physical and mental health function

Desirable

• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to public, patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Training / experience equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma Level

Desirable

• Member of BAOT

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD6 6RJ

United Kingdom

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