Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or established Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team of therapists at Forest Hospital working on the in-patient ward. We welcome applications from those looking for their first post or those seeking to develop their existing role. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the team and will work in a ward-based environment. You will work with an experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, nurses, GPs, mental health services and social care.
If you are enthusiastic, have a person-centred approach to care, enjoy working within a small team of therapists and are keen to progress clients to achieve their goals we would love to hear from you. In turn you will be well supported with CPD opportunities to develop and grow as a therapist within our organisation. We are looking for a part time occupational therapist to join us.
Main duties of the job
Forest hospital has one ward, providing sub-acute care, rehabilitation and end of life care to patients. Our aim is to enable people to live as independently as possible and the ethos of the team is rehabilitation with a person-led approach to achieve recovery and return home. Much of the role involves assessment of patients with multiple pathologies, implementing rehabilitation goals and coordinating safe discharges for the patients. We pride ourselves on being a creative and innovative team who enjoy the benefits of the autonomous style of working that the wards allow.
Other benefits include working in a beautifully situated facility with a friendly team and free parking.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the /Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
327-25-590
Job locations
Forest Hospital
Steam Mills Road
Cinderford
GL14 3HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
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Job responsibilities
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Current & valid registration with Health Professions Council (or working towards)
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (or working towards)

Desirable

• Current Moving & Handling training

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate judgement in complex clinical/operational problems, which require investigating, analysing, assessing and resolving.
• Demonstrate an empathy and interest in clients and their occupational therapy needs
• Ability to monitor and manage own and teams performance and own caseload

Desirable

• Staff supervision
• Specialist training or equivalent competency in environmental adaptations through prior experience
• Awareness of the application of the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance
• Previous NHS experience (as a student or professional)

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Current & valid registration with Health Professions Council (or working towards)
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (or working towards)

Desirable

• Current Moving & Handling training

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate judgement in complex clinical/operational problems, which require investigating, analysing, assessing and resolving.
• Demonstrate an empathy and interest in clients and their occupational therapy needs
• Ability to monitor and manage own and teams performance and own caseload

Desirable

• Staff supervision
• Specialist training or equivalent competency in environmental adaptations through prior experience
• Awareness of the application of the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance
• Previous NHS experience (as a student or professional)