3615 - Specialist OT (Acute in-patients including community)

Job summary

Interview Date: 6th July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Orthopaedics and Surgery team at Barnsley Hospital. The successful candidate will support the running of our trauma and elective services, and surgical service including assessment of orthopaedic and surgical patients through to the Discharge to Assess pathway.

The post holder will be expected to participate in, and support, the return of a 7 day service.

Successful applicants should demonstrate an enthusiasm for working in an acute setting, with particular interest in orthopaedics and surgery, and developing services for Barnsley patients. The post holder will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention within this speciality, as well as providing support to other specialities depending on service need. They should have leadership and team working skills, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.

You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Occupational Therapist Team Lead; representing the orthopaedic therapy team and providing supervision.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support and professional development opportunities including possible development support in this role surrounding the transition from band 5 to band 6 (Annex 21).

For further information regarding this post please contact Anna Rains (OT Team Lead) on 01226432224 or via email anna.rains@nhs.net or Lucy Fearon l.fearon@nhs.net

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: 28 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: C9163-3615EA1-05-2026
• Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Description forSpecialist Occupational Therapist - Acute In-patients (inc community)

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