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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
389-26-8213351
Employer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Dept. Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Town
Bradford
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Occupational Therapist - Rotational

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Closing date:  6th September 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  Commencing 7th September 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  W/C 14th September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for motivated Occupational Therapist who is keen to learn and develop their skills by joining our established rotation across community/intermediate care, children's, neurology, rheumatology and acute in patient settings. These rotational posts will allow Band 5 therapists to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance. 

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It  considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities, both internal and external (to Masters level), supervision/mentorship and an established development framework which supports CPD. 

Candidates must have a BSc in Occupational Therapy and have HCPC registration.

A clean British driving license is essential as is access to a car with business insurance, we are happy  to accept applicants who are working towards getting a full driving license.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be based within the therapy team. Candidates may have the opportunity to work between acute care, community, paediatrics, neurology, and outpatient settings. The teams consist of static and rotational Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

Working for our organisation

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

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication and organisation skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Competent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
  • HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)
Desirable criteria
  • Member of BAOT

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Naz Rehman
Job title
Medical Therapy Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01274 366750
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