Job summary
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.

About us
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.

Job 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

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

Skills
Essential

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

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
• HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)

Desirable

• Member of BAOT

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.