Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Bus travel discount

Parking subsidies

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist to join the 9‑month fixed term/secondment programme at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The role covers a wide rotation across Oncology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Older Persons, Medical, Neurosciences, Stroke and Rehab, Major Trauma, Rheumatology and Pain, Hand Therapy and Critical Care.

The post requires an experienced OT with strong communication and service-improvement interest, supporting student

Qualifications

• Experience in this specialist field of practice.
• Teaching experience.
• Varied clinical experience.
• Experience of working in either NHS or social care.
• Evidence of student supervision.
• Experience of supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.
• Experience of giving presentations.
• Experience of working in an acute care hospital.
• Experience of audit / EBP / research process.
• NHS Experience

Responsibilities

• Carry a full caseload with minimal supervision while developing supervisory and project/service delivery skills.
• Educate students and junior staff and support the Team Lead in service delivery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop knowledge and skills across divisions.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements and participate in/service development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical practice

Teaching experience

Student supervision

NHS experience

Audit / EBP / research

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registration

Diploma of Occupational Therapy

Degree in OT

CPD focus

Job description

Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Main area Division B - Occupational Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term / Secondment - ends July 2026) 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-263166

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

A sought after opportunity has arisen for a Senior Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital on a fixed term or secondment until July 2026

We are looking for an innovative team player to join the rotational programme which covers a wide variety of clinical areas - Oncology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Older Person's Care, Medical, Neurosciences, Stroke and Rehab, Major Trauma, Rheumatology and Pain, Hand Therapy and Critical Care.

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

Main duties of the job

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

You will have responsibilities for student and junior staff education as well as opportunities to support the Team Lead in delivering the service.

Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, Division and Occupational Therapy department you will have many opportunities to develop and increase both knowledge and skills.

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 5th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on the 14th 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

Experience

• Experience in this specialist field of practice
• Teaching experience
• Varied clinical experience
• Experience of working in either NHS or social care
• Evidence of student supervision
• Experience of supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and students
• Experience of giving presentations
• Experience of working in an acute care hospital
• Experience of audit / EBP / research process
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

• To be competent in all stages of the OT process
• Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions
• Positively promotes Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of government documents and legislation relating to healthcare, social care, housing and education

Skills

• Close team working in a variety of settings
• Good interpersonal skills
• I.T. skills including email
• Effective prioritisation and management of workload pressures
• Able to manage caseload independently
• Moving and handling of patients
• Ability to deputise for Occupational Therapy Team Leader

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 on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Degree of Diploma of Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Willing to undertake fieldwork educators training.
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• Member of Specialist Section / Special Interest Group.

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.