About this role
Job summary
Closing date: 07.08.26
Shortlisting to take place: 08.08.26
Interviews to commence: 17.08.26
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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD6 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)