Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Sheffield facilities. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, engaging with patients, and working closely with care teams. Qualified candidates will have a BSc in Occupational Therapy and current registration. The position offers flexible bank shifts, training, and benefits such as a Blue Light Card discount. Ideal for dynamic professionals looking to thrive in an NHS environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

NHS Discount Provider access

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent required.
• Must be registered with Health Professions Council.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload, develop individualized therapy goals.
• Negotiate with patients and colleagues for therapy expectations.
• Complete patient treatment records and discharge reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical reasoning competency

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Current Health Professions Council registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Broomhill, Glossop Rd, Sheffield S10 2JF / Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £20.88 per hour (exc WTD)

Why this role might interest you

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil an Occupational Therapist opportunity within the team at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospital. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload including complex specialist cases, requiring clinical reasoning and highly specialist therapy, planning and prioritising own work.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify problems in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
• Select and use appropriate assessment techniques in hospital, the patient's own home and/or in the community. Make clinical diagnosis and apply clinical reasoning.
• Negotiate, agree expectations and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
• Set up equipment for therapy and ensure it is used safely by patients, carers, staff and/or students.
• Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patient's condition.
• Assist ill or dependant patients during therapy by responding to medical emergencies, operating wheelchairs, changing continence appliances and/or performing other activities involving manual handling and personal care.
• Complete assessment forms, write comprehensive patient treatment records and produce written transfer and discharge reports in line with Trust and Therapy Services Guidelines.

What you'll need

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Health Professions Council registration.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Competency in occupational therapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices.
• Post‑registration NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics.
• Relevant Qualifications.
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
• Evidence of meeting Regulation 22 requirements to prevent delays at Trust ID stage.

Benefits

• Being part of the NHSP Community – access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways and webinar series.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Access to support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle – choice of flexible bank shifts or fixed‑term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.