Job Description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit a Bank band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our diverse team of allied health professionals who work across a range of clinical specialties within an acute care setting.
The post holders will work alongside colleagues to support the assessment of need across a range of clinical conditions which present with varying degrees of complexity. As an occupational therapist you will have direct input into the assessment, treatment and reablement of patients who present within acute care, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.
We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build social networks working in partnership with other agencies to identify and address the immediate need.
Current or pending professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post hence applicants will need to hold (or be awaiting) a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
The opportunities will both require an element of weekend working. Due to the diversity of the rotations the ability to be able to commute effectively across the geographical patch is essential.
Main duties of the job
Our current band 5 rotations operate across two hospital sites and within community settings. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain direct clinical experience in the following areas:Medicine for the Elderly, General Medicine, Respiratory, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Acute Stroke/Neurology, NCTR
The post holder will be self motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in a rapid paced environment. Confidence in enabling patients in positive risk taking, personalised care, assessment of capacity, manual handling, functional assessments and knowledge of the SAFER principles will be enhanced and nurtured within this role
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over 1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
356-25-7375624
Job locations
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Professionals Council (HCPC)

• UK driving licence
• Approved Wheelchair Prescribe
• Completion of a recognised Professional Educators course

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Post registration experience in a variety of clinical settings
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Involvement in a special interest group

• Knowledge of the key concepts of Occupational Therapy models of practice
• Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process
• Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate assessment and treatments using a range of modalities
• Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care

• Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
• Contributed to the development of students and staff
• Previous involvement in research and audit

• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to adapt to new environments and changing situations
• Experience of using information technology

• Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Professionals Council (HCPC)

• UK driving licence
• Approved Wheelchair Prescribe
• Completion of a recognised Professional Educators course

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Post registration experience in a variety of clinical settings
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Involvement in a special interest group

• Knowledge of the key concepts of Occupational Therapy models of practice
• Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process
• Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate assessment and treatments using a range of modalities
• Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care

• Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
• Contributed to the development of students and staff
• Previous involvement in research and audit

• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to adapt to new environments and changing situations
• Experience of using information technology