Senior Occupational Therapist (band 6) - Rheumatology /hands

Integrated Care System; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on providing high-quality care within the Rheumatology and Hand Therapy Service, ideal for OTs ready to step into a senior position. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, along with experience in clinical settings. A competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK.
• Evidence of supporting junior staff/students.
• Demonstrable clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist therapy assessments of patients with complex needs.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment programs.
• Implement changes to practice and protocol as required.

Skills

Ability to carry a complex OT caseload

Competencies in clinical practice

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Accredited student educator

Job description

Go back Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist (band 6) - Rheumatology /hands

The closing date is 25 August 2025

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to become a key part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality rheumatology occupational therapy service, while also collaborating closely with our expert hand therapists in Hands and Plastics.

The role offers valuable experience within our Rheumatology and Hand Therapy Service and is ideal for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who has completed their core rotations and is ready to take the next step into a senior role. If you have a strong interest in rheumatology and hand therapy, and are eager to grow your clinical expertise in a supportive environment--this could be your next career move.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website

Main duties of the job

You will perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex needs, to provide diagnosis, develop, and deliver individualised treatment programme

You will have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and awareness of long term health condition

You will be actively involved in the implementation of specific changes to practice and protocol

You will have strong communication skills both written and verbal .

You will support the organisational objectives around prioritising patient centred care and optimising quality care and patient experience; as well as supporting patient flow through the organization

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description specification for further details which are attached.

Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution

Skills and Ability

• oEvidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in clinical settings
• oAbility to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, cognitive assessment, hand/upper limb assessment etc
• Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent ce valid for UK use.

Knowledge , Training and Experience

• 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK
• Demonstrable evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK
• Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current /recent role NHS Experience in specialist area

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.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata, per annum