# 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/617fdfee-5421-4e86-896e-b6a4a2a50ceb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/3615-specialist-ot-acute-in-patients-including-community/617fdfee-5421-4e86-896e-b6a4a2a50ceb.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:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T07:28:43.609Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9163-3615E-05-2026?employerCode=C9163 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9163-3615E-05-2026/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9163-3615E-05-2026 - **Employer website:** https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be required to be a car driver with access to a car for work purposes**** 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) 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: 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. ## Job Description 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. ****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be required to be a car driver with access to a car for work purposes**** For further information regarding this post please contact Jeanette Sanderson (OT Team Lead) on 01226 645425 or via email Jeanette.sanderson2@nhs.net ## Responsibilities Job Description for SpecialistOccupational 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: A time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work. ### Other Factors **Essential** - Use of car and insurance for business use ### 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 ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 - Ability to work a flexible working patterns to cover 7 day working as service need dictates. - A Current driving license and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) ### 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:2936842) - [Recruitment Pack (PDF, 971 KB)](document:2936843) - [Working at Barnsley Hospital (PDF, 786 KB)](document:2936845) - [values based recruitment guidance for candidates (PDF, 727 KB)](document:2936844) ## 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.