Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for Occupational Therapists to join the specialist inpatient team at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy services to inpatients, requiring strong skills in assessment and teamwork, with numerous professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Well-being program

Staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Effective written skills essential for this role.
• Digital skills necessary for practice.
• HCPC registration required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard occupational therapy service to inpatients.
• Use specialized skills to deliver a comprehensive service for patients with complex needs.
• Ensure effective service delivery within available resources.

Skills

Effective written skills

Digital skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Owing to service developments, an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our specialist inpatient team providing a service to medicine. The role is based at Southmead Hospital and will encompass either complex care or acute specialties.

This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Main duties of the job

The caseload is varied, requiring a range of therapeutic skills to assess function, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.

There is close team working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathway, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.

To understand more about Occupational Therapy at NBT, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9hiZdsBZ20 to watch our video.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching Trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).

There is plenty of peer and senior support in the team, as well as the wider service. Various professional development opportunities and training courses are available, with quality improvement projects and service development ideas actively encouraged. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive well being programme.

Details Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS2978-TJC-A

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to inpatients referred to the specialty team.
• Use specialised skills to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients, some of whom will have complex needs.
• To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is effective within resources available.
• To provide leadership for Band 5 and support staff through supervision.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined department projects.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service.
• To train and supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

Job description Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to inpatients referred to the specialty team.
• Use specialised skills to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients, some of whom will have complex needs.
• To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is effective within resources available.
• To provide leadership for Band 5 and support staff through supervision.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined department projects.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service.
• To train and supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Student Educator - experience/qualification (or within one year)

Work Experience Essential

• Post registration experience as an OT
• Post registration experience in related clinical specialties
• Documented CPD

Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential

• Effective written skills
• Digital skills

Personal Qualities Essential

• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Student Educator - experience/qualification (or within one year)

Work Experience Essential

• Post registration experience as an OT
• Post registration experience in related clinical specialties
• Documented CPD

Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential

• Effective written skills
• Digital skills

Personal Qualities Essential

• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT

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).

Additional information 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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)