# 3615 - Specialist OT (Acute in-patients including community) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/3615-specialist-ot-acute-in-patients-including-community/32fcfd29-a00c-45b2-947b-4e5a8382e4a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/3615-specialist-ot-acute-in-patients-including-community/32fcfd29-a00c-45b2-947b-4e5a8382e4a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Barnsley - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T09:17:03.907Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9163-3615EA-05-2026?employerCode=C9163 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9163-3615EA-05-2026/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9163-3615EA-05-2026 - **Employer website:** https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Interview Date: 1st July 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our acute medical team. The post holder will have a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay. The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from hospital to home. The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team. As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines. We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust. ### Main duties of the job The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be expected to: To provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care. To advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients. To be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols. To accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members. To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service. To represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress. To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required. To oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area ### About us Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction Please note we reserve the right to close positions early ### Details - Date posted: 27 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro/rata - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9163-3615EA-05-2026 - Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Job Description forSpecialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community) Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. ## Job Details Interview Date: 1st July 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our acute medical team. The post holder will have a strong interest in supporting patients in their journey during an acute medical stay. The post holder will have a broad range of specialists skills that transfer across the patient pathway as the patient travels from hospital to home. The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others working as part of the wider team. As part of the leadership team, the post holder must be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines. We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust. ## Job Description The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be expected to: To provide specialist advice, for relatives, carers and members of the MDT, to promote the OT role in patient care. To advise patients, carers, relatives, colleagues on the safe use of equipment, minor adaptations, treatment techniques, moving and positioning, in relation to individual patients. To be competent in prescribing equipment, and have an in depth knowledge of equipment available for patients and how it is accessed. Ensure that all issued equipment is used safely and correctly, following protocols. To accurately and effectively report and document any changes in patients condition or progress to other relevant MDT team members. To provide specialist written reports, discharge summaries, risk assessments and other recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the service. To represent the OT service and/or individual patients at MDT meetings, and case conferences to ensure the delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and patient progress. To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team liaising and working with other trust staff in the management of the patients appropriate to the medical service and with external agencies as required. To oversee and manage the caseloads of more junior staff within a designated area ## Responsibilities Job Description forSpecialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community) Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post qualification experience (i.e. Band 5 junior grade rotation/static band 5 post), in a relevant field - Broad range of clinical experience in a variety of OT settings, e.g. must include NHS acute hospital setting **Desirable** - Experience of clinical audit and research ### Trust Values **Essential** - Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. - Please describe in around 100 words: An example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy - Current Health Professions Council registration - COT Accredited APPLE Clinical Fieldwork Educator qualification, or working towards - Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD portfolio), post graduate study **Desirable** - Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists - Hold European Computer Driving Licence, or other IT intermediate skills ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Skilled and effective communicator, both written and orally, with all disciplines, patients and carers - Basic computer skills including knowledge of word processing and the internet - Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally - Proven evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and ability to work to deadlines - Ability to guide and direct staff less experienced including therapy assistants and students in clinical practice **Desirable** - Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership ### Knowledge and Awareness **Essential** - Sound knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy - Sound working knowledge of Medical, Orthopaedic and Surgical conditions and the impact on occupational heath and function - Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HPC **Desirable** - Understanding of current OT and where AHPs fit into the NHS Plan, or an ability to develop this - Understanding of NHS direction - Working knowledge of the use of the NHS KSF for performance appraisal ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, 614 KB)](document:2937068) - [Recruitment Pack (PDF, 971 KB)](document:2937069) - [Working at Barnsley Hospital (PDF, 786 KB)](document:2937071) - [values based recruitment guidance for candidates (PDF, 727 KB)](document:2937070) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.