Occupational Therapist

Overview

Are you 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.

• Monthly Band 5 Meetings
• Band 5 induction and preceptorship programme
• Specialist In-service training programme
• Clinical Supervision using HCPC guidelines
• Opportunities to take part in service development activities

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

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

We are seeking highly motivated Occupational Therapists with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have 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
• Acorn Rehabilitation Unit (in‑patient rehabilitation)

Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7‑day working week.

We reserve 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 the best Place to Work.

We scored best in 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.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can 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 advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.