Senior Occupational Therapist- AMU, Band 6

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Inpatient Therapy team. This role requires delivering specialist therapy to patients, managing a clinical area, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the relevant professional body. Competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year with excellent benefits.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Access to on-site nurseries

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS in UK.
• Experience in educating and training others.
• Deliver high skill levels in managing complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions as a specialist clinician.
• Supervise and appraise junior therapists.
• Communicate with the multi-disciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Supervision skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with Health & Care Professions Council

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist- AMU, Band 6

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Senior Occupational Therapist- AMU, Band 6 (30 hours a week)

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Inpatient Therapy service as part of the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Therapy team. To deliver specialist therapy input to patients presenting at the earliest stage of their admission. The role will demand assessment of patients to facilitate efficient and effective discharge. In addition, assessment of those patients that require admission to determine appropriate therapy intervention and pathway.

This post will change to meet the demands of the service but will be centralised at "the front door" at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

You will be part of a team that is growing and evolving to meet the demands of acute care. This will require creative and critical thinking to evaluate and develop the service to meet and adapt to those needs.

Main duties of the job

Deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician using Occupational Therapy principles.

Assume responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the clinical area. To supervise and appraise junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates.

Participate in the supervision, caseload monitoring and clinical education of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduate students.

Support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Be responsible for the organisation of own caseload.

Communicate with the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) to aid effective patient care.

Support leadership within the Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence‑based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

Maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards. Support audit and research projects, to further own and team's clinical practice. To contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda.

Participate in the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and/or Cheltenham General Hospital after appropriate induction and training as required.*

Communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information.

Daily manual handling of patients both with and without equipment; with a range of weights and disabilities.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description which is enclosed as an attachment with this advert to explain the full responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
• Experience of working in the NHS in UK
• Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
• Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non‑verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
• Demonstrate the ability to network with other professionals and set up close working relations
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
• Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
• Experience in providing education and training/supervision for under‑ and post‑graduate students and other healthcare professionals in this clinical area.
• Work effectively as a team member within the multidisciplinary team.

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.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)