Occupational Therapist

The interview date for this role is 3rd and 4th February 2026.

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapists to join a dynamic and continually developing Occupational Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHSFoundation Trust.

Thisis an excellent opportunity for both new graduate or experienced occupationaltherapists to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and includes our new community rotations (Discharge to Assess team and Acorn Rehabilitation Unit). We will consider applications for graduates who are pending their HCPC Registration please contact us for further details on how to apply if this is the case.

Weare seeking highly motivated Occupational Therapists with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will alsohave excellent team working, time management and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience from the following range of physical specialities:
Orthopaedics, Medical Early Intervention, Discharge to Assess(community), Stroke and Neurology, Urgent Care, and the Acorn Rehabilitation Unit (in-patient rehabilitation). Successful candidates will be expected towork in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week.

Are you are a qualified OT who has been out of practice for longer than 2 years and looking to return to working in the Profession? If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey to being on the HCPC register with a placement at Barnsley Hospital. We have had success in helping professionals Return to Practice and would welcome your application.

This role will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists offering supervision support and training. A thorough induction including a supernummery period will be provided.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

Wealso offer:

Monthly Band 5 Meetings

Band 5 induction and preceptorshipprogramme

Specialist In-service training programme

Clinical Supervision using HCPCguidelines

Opportunities to take part in service development activities

The post holder will work in a variety of clinical areas, specialising in each area for a period of six months.

To advocate and promote the profession withinthe trust, with patients and within the local area.

Formore information please contact:
Kathryn Holloway OTService Manager on
or Austin Carr OT Practice Educator on

Wereserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proudofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

• Documented evidence of CPD
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists

• Application of the OT process
• Placement experience in a hospital setting that demonstrates essential core skills

• Broad knowledge of best practice in relevant clinical areas
• Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and realise the nature and cause of occupational dysfunction
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of national guidelines and legislation affecting practice
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation

• The ability to…