Occupational Therapist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester seeks Band 5 Occupational Therapists for a part-time role at Glenfield Hospital. You will manage a caseload across cardiology wards, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates are HCPC registered Occupational Therapists with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating discharges, and maintaining high standards of care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You need to be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Evidence of working in the acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload from assessment to discharge.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Carry out professional duties per the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

HCPC registered OT

Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 27 December 2025.

We are looking for Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our therapy team at Glenfield Hospital.

You will join our established team of therapists and manage a caseload across the cardiology wards at Glenfield Hospital, working collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges.

You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of cardiology and respiratory conditions. You will work closely with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists developing your skills and competencies, treating patients from admission through to discharge. Opportunities will be available to experience other specialties as flexibility to utilise skills in other areas is essential for participation in weekend working as required.

You need to be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

If you are motivated and passionate about providing high quality care to patients and want to join an enthusiastic, forward thinking team we would love to hear from you.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE FACE TO FACE.

This post is part time 29 hours.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, working to service priorities, carrying out functional assessments, treatments and interventions to facilitate safe and effective discharges. Working with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties. You will be providing a high standard of occupational therapy care as part of a responsive and patient centred service.

You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, be able to work on your own and within a team. Working with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.

You will be supported both formally and informally by senior staff and the wider team. We ensure regular clinical supervision, one to one meetings and have a robust appraisal process and preceptorship programme.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

Job responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the Occupational Therapy Team.
• Be responsible for managing a clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
• Liaise with Social Services, NHS Community Occupational Therapists and other community agencies with regard to provision of equipment, treatment and/or support for patients on discharge.
• Be aware of medical and therapeutic developments affecting the Occupational Therapist's role.
• Carry out all professional duties in accordance with the code of professional conduct as issued by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of working in a team and MDT working
• Demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills
• Evidence of working in the acute hospital setting
• Demonstrates evidence of computer skills

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
• Demonstrates a professional attitude

Planning and organisation skills

• Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
• Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
• Awareness of own development needs

Training & Qualification

• HCPC registered OT
• Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy
• Finalist student anticipating qualification and registration

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the quality care and interactions with others provision of high.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
• Demonstrates awareness of current issues impacting on OT
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust