Job Summary
We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and dynamic Occupational Therapy Department within Cambridge University Hospital.
By working with us, you would be supported to develop your Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and promote the benefits of Occupational Therapy within the hospital. Therefore, we are looking for applicants that are committed to providing a high quality of therapy provision and passionate about the profession.
There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide range of service development in shaping the care we provide to our patients.
We will provide robust supervision and there is extensive peer support across the multi disciplinary team as well as an excellent departmental training programme.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for a new graduate and qualified Occupational Therapists looking to expand their existing knowledge and skills in a fast paced acute, NHS setting (including individuals looking to complete their return to practice).
As part of an innovative Occupational Therapy department, you would be under the supervision of an experienced Occupational Therapist and would be provided with a comprehensive induction and on-going education and training.
Within the role, there will be the opportunity to complete an individualised development programme, in addition to completion of annual appraisals and a personal development plan.
You will ensure a safe, efficient and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy
- IELTS level 7 (for those applying internationally)
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of fieldwork placements
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process – for example, assessment, treatment and moving and handling
- Experience of caseload management
- Experience of completing moving and handling with patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of research principles
- To have a broad overview of the role of an Occupational Therapist in an acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- IT skills
- Team working skills
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Professional attitude
- Recognises limitations in knowledge and practice
- Able to work within professional boundaries and parameters
- Prioritisation skills
- Teaching / presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to work weekends or “on-call” as needed
- Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district when required
- To adhere to and support with the Trust’s and departmental Environmental sustainability initiatives
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.
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).
Closing Date: 02 June 2025
