Job summary
Are you an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge? Have you completed core rotations as a Band 5 and are now keen to develop your skills in supervision, leadership and training? This is your opportunity to grow as a practitioner, experiencing the variety of the Band 6 OT rotations across the City and Weston sites of Bristol Foundation Trust.
You will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment, and managing your own patient caseload within a speciality team, with the support and mentoring of senior Occupational Therapists. You will supervise and develop staff which includes Band 5 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Technicians and Students as required.
Band 6 staff take some responsibility towards the smooth running of the department as requested and can deputise in the absence of the band 7 for some activities. Staff will be required to cross-cover during periods of absence. As this is a rotational post, the post-holder will work across Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital, depending on where your rotation allocation is located.
The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota.
Main duties of the job
- To independently assess, plan and evaluate therapeutic programmes for patients referred for occupational therapy. This may include the use of standardised assessments. Band 7 OTs will be available to support with the most complex cases
- To ensure that all treatment/management plans are regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate, formulating accurate prognoses and developing comprehensive discharge plans.
- Regularly liaise with team members from health, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided.
- To take joint responsibility for own clinical supervision by being prepared for each session and acting on feedback on performance
- To maintain and develop up to date knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing specialist knowledge and skills.
- To support evidence-based practice, audit and research activity within the team, service and specialty.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to Trust values: We are supportive, we are respectful, we are innovative, we are collaborative
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Give examples of Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate to others
Desirable
- Ability to implement and manage change
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team as a band 5 Occupational Therapist
- Experience or knowledge of working in an acute hospital setting/community setting
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General HospitalBristol and Weston-Super-MareBS2 8HWUnited Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:Occupational Therapist & Pathway LeadCharlotte Dinglecharlotte.dingle@uhbw.nhs.uk01173426015
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pa pro rata Salary is dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time
Reference number
387-DT2200-NG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General HospitalBristol and Weston-Super-MareBS2 8HWUnited Kingdom
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