About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 1st July 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our acute medical team. The post holder will have a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay.
The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from hospital to home.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team.
As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.
We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be expected to:
To provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care.
To advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients.
To be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols.
To accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members.
To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service.
To represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress.
To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required. To oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area
About us
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 the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
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 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
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description forSpecialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and the internet Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
Desirable
Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Current Health Professions Council registration COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study
Desirable
Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills
Experience Essential
Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting
Desirable
Experience of clinical audit and research
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC
Desirable
Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this Understanding of NHS direction Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal
Trust Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. Please describe in around 100 words: An example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)