Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term Occupational Therapist position within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, covering an employment break. The role involves working with a varied caseload across neurosciences, stroke, orthopaedics, trauma, acute medicine, complex care, and surgery, with rotations every six months. The successful candidate will apply a wide range of therapeutic skills for assessment, intervention, and discharge planning, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. New graduates will participate in a preceptorship programme, and ongoing professional development is supported.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Work Experience
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of functional assessments
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of acute hospital setting
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Effective written communication skills
- IT skills
- Registration with HCPC
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Education/Training/Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Work Experience
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of functional assessments
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of acute hospital setting
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Effective written communication skills
- IT skills
- Registration with HCPC
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our large, diverse team and are keen to talk to you about the opportunities we can offer.
Our sought-after rotation includes neurosciences, stroke, orthopaedics, trauma, acute medicine, complex care and surgery. Each rotation is of six months' duration with senior support always accessible and regular supervision provided. Non rotational posts are also an option. We run a preceptorship programme for new graduates and offer other development opportunities to facilitate your CPD.
This vacancy is for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an employment break.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
The caseloads are varied, challenging and rewarding requiring application of a wide range of therapeutic skills to encompass functional and cognitive assessments,early interventions,social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.
Close multi-disciplinary working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system exist to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathways, with occupa
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