Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gymnasiums

Final salary pension

Life assurance

Childcare advice

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a rotational programme across community/intermediate care, children's services, neurology, rheumatology and acute inpatient settings. Band 5 will develop core clinical skills within a supportive framework.

You will work within a multidisciplinary therapy team with opportunities for service development, CPD and supervision; HCPC registration and a BSc in Occupational Therapy are required, with a driving

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Clean UK driving license with access to a car.
• NHS/Social Care placement or employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotational across community, intermediate care, children, neurology, rheumatology and acute inpatient settings.
• May require weekend and extended day work.
• Based within the therapy team and may work across multiple sites.

Skills

Good communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

CPD

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

BAOT member

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Dept. Bradford Teaching Hospitals Town Bradford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/09/2026 23:59

Occupational Therapist - Rotational

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 7th September 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 14th September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for motivated Occupational Therapist who is keen to learn and develop their skills by joining our established rotation across community/intermediate care, children's, neurology, rheumatology and acute in patient settings. These rotational posts will allow Band 5 therapists to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities, both internal and external (to Masters level), supervision/mentorship and an established development framework which supports CPD.

Candidates must have a BSc in Occupational Therapy and have HCPC registration.

A clean British driving license is essential as is access to a car with business insurance, we are happy to accept applicants who are working towards getting a full driving license.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be based within the therapy team. Candidates may have the opportunity to work between acute care, community, paediatrics, neurology, and outpatient settings. The teams consist of static and rotational Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Experience

• Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment

Skills

• Good communication and organisation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
• HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)
• Member of BAOT

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.