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Job summary
Interview Date: 11th June 2026
12 month maternity leave cover beginning August 2026
An exciting opportunity to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust for a 12 month secondment.
The established service provides a clear pathway from the acute hospital by assessing the patients therapy and care needs in their own home. This means that the patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specific assessments which will reduce delays in discharges, improving patient flow and allow patients to go home earlier.
The team is based at Kendray Hospital therapy hub, involves interdisciplinary working alongside health/social community care and therapy support services. The post holder would be expected to work within 08:00 18:00 service and contribute to a 7 day service. They should have leadership and team working skills, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.
The team fosters a supportive environment that seeks to develop therapists and provide them with the skills to work within the D2A model in the home environment.
We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive and friendly working environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for undertaking needs-based assessments in the community to identify equipment and care needs at home and amend as necessary. This would include initiating early goals for patients under the D2A pathway, including activities of daily living tasks, falls prevention and progression in mobility.
You will be responsible for the supervision of band 5 rotational staff, band 3 OT assistants and students. Additionally, you would be responsible to co-ordinate the team ensuring patients receive a assessment on the same day as leaving the hospital.
You will work collaboratively with community services including health, social and voluntary sectors to set up packages of care. The postholder will work autonomously within the professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
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For further information regarding this post please contact Jeanette Sanderson (OT Team Lead) on 01226 645425 or via email Jeanette.sanderson2@nhs.net
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
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-3615E-05-2026
- Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Description for SpecialistOccupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)
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This advert is for 3615 - Specialist OT (Acute in-patients including community) with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 03 Jun 2026.
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