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Senior Occupational Therapist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust located in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Therapist to join their Occupational Therapy Department. This role involves working across various clinical areas like Oncology and Trauma, managing a full case load independently while collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and clinical skills, with a commitment to service improvement. A vibrant work environment is offered, with numerous development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Development opportunities
On-site leisure facilities
Subsidized parking
Flexible working arrangements
24/7 food services

Qualifications

  • Experienced Occupational Therapist required with good clinical skills.
  • Interest in developing service improvement projects and leading initiatives.
  • Ability to carry full case load without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Join the rotational programme covering various clinical areas.
  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Effectively manage a full case load and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills
Clinical skills
Service improvement
Teamwork
Supervisory skills

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

A sought after opportunity has arisen for a Senior Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

We are looking for an innovative team player to join the rotational programme which covers a wide variety of clinical areas:

  1. Oncology
  2. Trauma and Orthopaedics
  3. Older Person's Care
  4. Medical
  5. Neurosciences
  6. Stroke and Rehab
  7. Major Trauma
  8. Rheumatology and Pain
  9. Hand Therapy
  10. Critical Care

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with good communication and clinical skills, and an interest in developing service improvement projects.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a vibrant Occupational Therapy department, with the chance to work in specialist areas such as Oncology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Department of Medicine for the Elderly, Medical, Neurosciences, Critical Care, Stroke and Rehab, Major Trauma, Rheumatology, and Pain.

You will be required to effectively and creatively carry a full case load without direct supervision, while developing supervisory and project/service delivery skills.

You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, Division, and Occupational Therapy department.

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 Trust’s priorities focus on a quality service centered on people – patients, staff, and partners. Recognized for providing ‘outstanding’ care and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, this reflects the skill and dedication of our staff.

CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, guiding how staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible, high-quality healthcare for the local community and offers specialist services for regional, national, and international patients.

CUH is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves. We value differences and support an inclusive workplace where every individual can reach their potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, pregnancy, or socio-economic background.

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

Due to Home Office immigration rules, this vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa unless they have:

  • Applied for a Graduate visa
  • Completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the start date
  • Or the Trust has agreed to sponsor as a Skilled Worker, with studies completed within 3 months of employment start date.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants at risk of redundancy will be prioritized but interviews are not guaranteed.

This vacancy closes at midnight on 30th July 2025. Interviews are scheduled for 13th August 2025.

Benefits include development opportunities, on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, subsidized parking, 24/7 food services, staff pod break spaces, and flexible working arrangements.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025.

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