Rotational Occupational Therapist

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel discounts

Parking subsidies

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term post in the Division B area. The role offers opportunities to develop clinical expertise, with robust supervision and a wide range of service development activities within an acute NHS setting.

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality therapy provision for our patients, with flexible working options and a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in an acute NHS setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Be under supervision with induction and ongoing education.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective care.

Skills

Self-motivated

Professional attitude

Teaching / presentation skills

Recognises limitations

Education

Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Main area Division B - Occupational Therapy Grade Band 5 Contract 4 months (Fixed Term / Secondment - 4 months) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-263165

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and dynamic Occupational Therapy Department within Cambridge University Hospital. This post is fixed term until April 2027

By working with us, you would be supported to develop your Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and promote the benefits of Occupational Therapy within the hospital. Therefore, we are looking for applicants that are committed to providing a high quality of therapy provision and passionate about the profession.

There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide range of service development in shaping the care we provide to our patients.

We will provide robust supervision and there is extensive peer support across the multi disciplinary team as well as an excellent departmental training programme.

Main duties of the job

This post would be suitable for a qualified Occupational Therapists looking to expand their existing knowledge and skills in a fast paced acute, NHS setting.

As part of an innovative Occupational Therapy department, you would be under the supervision of an experienced Occupational Therapist and would be provided with a comprehensive induction and on-going education and training.

You will ensure a safe, efficient and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 7th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on the 20th October 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy
• IELTS level 7 (for those applying internationally)
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

• Broad range of fieldwork placements
• Application of the Occupational Therapy process – for example, assessment, treatment and moving and handling
• Experience of caseload management
• Experience of completing moving and handling with patients
• Experience of working in an acute hospital

Knowledge

• To have a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of research principles
• To have a broad overview of the role of an Occupational Therapist in an acute setting

Skills

• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Professional attitude
• Recognises limitations in knowledge and practice
• Able to work within professional boundaries and parameters
• Teaching / presentation skills

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district when required
• To adhere to and support with the Trust's and departmental Environmental sustainability initiatives

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.