Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedics (Maternity Leave Cover)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team at York Hospital, covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver effective, safe, quality, person-centred care in an acute setting, developing specialist skills in Orthopaedics. They will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team and a Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme for newly registered practitioners. The position encourages development across clinical, leadership, education, and research/audit pillars of practice.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver effective, safe, quality, person-centred care in the acute setting.
- Develop knowledge, skills and confidence across the 4 pillars of practice: Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research/Audit.
- Work as part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop a broad range of skills and work alongside experienced clinicians.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of knowledge relevant to role.
- Experience in a wide range of occupational therapy student placements.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions and impact on occupational performance.
- Good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy process and experience in delivering Occupational therapy including assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention, evaluation, and models of practice
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Professional Body
- Evidence of postgraduate training within occupational therapy or specialist area
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
- NHS experience through placement and/or employment work
- Experience of acute care work, complex discharge planning
- Good working knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Evidence of clinical and knowledge skills within relevant area
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.
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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedics (Maternity Leave Cover)
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in the Orthopaedic Therapy Team at York Hospital.
We are seeking motivated and proactive individual with a passion for Occupational Therapy. This post would suit a registered practitioner looking to develop specialist skills and knowledge in the area of Orthopaedics.
We are a welcoming, supportive team and are looking for someone who is keen to develop and promote Occupational Therapy in the trust.
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new team and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence. The programme lasts for 12 months and includes dedicated time, away from clinical practice to support new graduates' transition from student to autonomous practitioner.
If you are an internal candidate applying for secondment, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager first.
Main duties of the job
As a qualified registered occupational therapist, you will be responsible for delivering effective safe, quality, person-centred care in the acut
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