Specialist Occupational Therapist, 22.5 hpw

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Occupational Therapist working 22.5 hours per week in Bradford. The post spans community rehabilitation and inpatient intermediate care, with initial work in IMC settings.

You will manage diverse caseloads, from frailty to long-term conditions, in patients’ homes and hospital. The role emphasizes clinical development, supervision, and contribution to service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in community and inpatient intermediate care settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Leadership and teaching capability welcome.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and plan/ deliver clinical work.
• Provide care across community, IMC and inpatients with supervision.
• Contribute to service development and CPD activities.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

OT core practice

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies

HCPC Registered

Post-graduate learning

Job description

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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\

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Specialist Occupational Therapist, 22.5 hpw\

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\The closing date is 25 November 2026\\

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Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing \26th November 2026\\

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Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing \7th December 2026\\

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Join our dynamic team as a Specialist Occupational Therapist! We're seeking a motivated individual to work in our established community rehab service, spanning both community rehab and inpatient intermediate care settings in Bradford. The successful candidate will initially work in in patent intermediate care settings (IMC).\

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You’ll tackle a diverse caseload, from long-term conditions and frailty. You will manage diverse caseload in inpatient IMC settings as well as in peoples homes. With structured supervision, CPD opportunities, and a chance to shape service development, you’ll thrive in our supportive, integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team.\

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Main duties of the job\

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The department and team offers a wide range of experience. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and leadership skills as well as contribute towards service development and service evaluation. The department has a strong commitment to CPD, a comprehensive IST programme and dedicated time for your ongoing professional development\

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You will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.\

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You are expected undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. To plan, prioritise and deliver clinical case work.\

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About us\

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Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:\

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• We are one team\
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We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.\

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Job responsibilities\

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Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.\

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We're looking for someone with experience in community and/or intermediate care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving positive change. A British driving licence and access to a car are essential.\

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Person Specification\

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Skills\

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• Good communication and organisational skills\
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• Competent in core areas of Occupational Therapy practise\
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Experience\

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• Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in the NHS.\
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• Previous experience working with and assessing adults with complex needs in a community setting\
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• Some experience of student supervision\
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Knowledge\

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• Understanding and experience in working in as an Occupational Therapist in a Community setting with knowledge of relevant NHS documents such as the NHS Long-term Plan.\
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• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality\
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• Attendance on external post-graduate courses\
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Qualifications\

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• Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies\
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• HCPC Registered\
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• Evidence of post graduate learning\
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• RCOT\
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check\

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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.\

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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\

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Address\

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£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum (pro rata)\

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Contract\

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Permanent\

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Working pattern\

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Part-time\

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Reference number\

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389-26-8394596\