Senior Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

Job summary Secondment cover for 9 months (approx) on existing Band 6 rotation - due to start August 2026 Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join their diverse team of Allied Health Professionals who work across a range of clinical specialties within acute care. You will gain experience of working in a large busy acute teaching hospitals which has defined links with Hull University and is itself a Major Trauma Centre. The post holders will work alongside colleagues to support the assessment or need across a range of clinical conditions which present within acute care with varying degrees of complexity. As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will have direct input into the assessment and treatment of patients, utilising your skills to deliver evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life. You will also have an active role in the learning, development and supervision of junior staff and students, as well as supporting the clinical leads in developing the service. We are seeking applicants who can adapt quickly to changing work environments and work well within a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build networks to enable appropriate partnerships with other agencies involved in patient care to both identify and address immediate and ongoing needs. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain direct clinical experience in one of the following areas, based on service needs: - Acute Medicine including Frailty Intervention (HRI) - Emergency Department and Admission Avoidance (HRI) - Stroke Assessment & Rehabilitation (HRI) - Neurosurgery (HRI) - Neuro & Complex Rehabilitation (CHH) - Trauma Orthopaedics (HRI - Oncology (CHH) - Critical Care & Surgery (CHH) All rotations are for a period of 9 months-1 year (variable dependent on service needs) The post would suit a band 5 occupational therapist who has completed their core rotations and feels ready for the challenge of a senior rotational post. Band 5-6 development will be considered for the right candidate The post holder will be self motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner within a rapid paced environment. Confidence in enabling patients in positive risk taking, personalised care, assessment of capacity, manual handling, functional assessment and knowledge of the SAFER principles of care and Discharge to Assess will be enhanced and nurtured within these roles Support will be provided to enhance operational management skills and the post holders will be supported to contribute to service planning, development and teaching. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, the post holders will need to be a role model for their team and pride themselves on delivering high quality care, motivating their team to do the same. About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Details Date posted 15 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 356-26-8027567-A Job locations HRI / CHH Hull University Teaching Hospitals Hull HU3 2JZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Desirable Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK Demonstrable evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK Desirable Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current/recent role Acute healthcare NHS experience Skills, knowledge and ability Essential Evidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in clinical settings Ability to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, wheelchair/ seating assessment, cognitive assessment, hand/upper limb assessment etc. Driver as the role will require you to go on access and home visits Desirable Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent Working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices for community equipment services Access to own vehicle for occasions when pool car is not available. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Desirable Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK Demonstrable evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK Desirable Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current/recent role Acute healthcare NHS experience Skills, knowledge and ability Essential Evidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in clinical settings Ability to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, wheelchair/ seating assessment, cognitive assessment, hand/upper limb assessment etc. Driver as the role will require you to go on access and home visits Desirable Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent Working knowledge