Job summaryClosing date:
02/10/2026Shortlisting to take place after closing date:
03/10/2026Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C
12/10/2026We 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 jobThe 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 usOur 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 responsibilitiesPlease see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment
SkillsEssential- Good communication and organisation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Competent IT skills
Desirable- Car owner/Driver/access to a car
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
QualificationsEssential- Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
- HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
