Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in the Orthopaedic Therapy Team at York Hospital.

We are seeking motivated and proactive individual with a passion for Occupational Therapy. This post would suit a registered practitioner looking to develop specialist skills and knowledge in the area of Orthopaedics.

We are a welcoming, supportive team and are looking for someone who is keen to develop and promote Occupational Therapy in the trust.

We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new team and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence. The programme lasts for 12 months and includes dedicated time, away from clinical practice to support new graduates' transition from student to autonomous practitioner.

If you are an internal candidate applying for secondment, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager first.

Main duties of the job
As a qualified registered occupational therapist, you will be responsible for delivering effective safe, quality, person-centred care in the acute setting . You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence across the 4 pillars of practice: Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research/Audit. You would be part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team.

The role will allow the successful candidate to develop a broad range of skills and there are opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians. The whole team are committed to on-going staff training, development and supervision. You will have access to a leadership team including Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Management Team and Professional Leadership Team.

Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of how they meet the required criteria on their application form.

Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch to find out more.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages

Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body
• Evidence of postgraduate training within occupational therapy or specialist area
• Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential

• Evidence of knowledge relevant to role.
• Experience in a wide range of occupational therapy student placements.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions and impact on occupational performance.
• Good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy process and experience in delivering Occupational therapy including assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention, evaluation, and models of practice

Desirable

• NHS experience through placement and/or employment work
• Experience of acute care work, complex discharge planning
• Good working knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
• Evidence of clinical and knowledge skills within relevant area

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
• Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
AHP Team Manager
Ruth Greaves
ruth.greaves1@nhs.net
07920330416

Details
Date posted
17 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
9 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
419-8241479-OT-SY

Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.