Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Acute Medicine

Location: Leicester Royal Infirmary/Leicester General Hospital cross site

Permanent - 37.5 hours per week - flexible working available.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our motivated and enthusiastic team working on our Acute Medicine wards at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospitals.

We are seeking applicants who are team players and enjoy the challenge of the acute setting. The Trust recognises the important role that our Medicine Therapy Team have in supporting the reduction in deconditioning of patients within UHL. You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy Team, including the team working at Preston Lodge.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the country providing care for more than 1 million residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Medicine therapy team are responsible for delivering a service across the medical wards at UHL, these are based at LRI and LGH. The team treat a wide variety of patients including those with frailty, respiratory illness, falls, diabetes and Parkinson's.

You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to enable early rehabilitation and timely discharges of patients. We are passionate about promoting independence and preventing deconditioning in the acute hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. This post will be suitable for a candidate who has a wide range of rotational experience, particularly with older people with a variety of comorbidities for example Parkinson's, falls and fractures.

You will join a supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Acute Medicine Team. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.

The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the service is provided over 7 days a week. The team are working to provide a collaborative approach to therapy across all systems.

You will have support to develop both your clinical and leadership skills from our Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists and our Clinical Team Leader.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

22 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7619120-CSI-A

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
• To provide appropriate education to patients and carers in order to encourage patient participation in the management of their condition either on an individual or group basis.
• To liaise with, and involve patient's carers with patient's treatment as appropriate.
• Evaluate and process referrals from the designated ward(s) in order to ensure the patient receives the appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention.
• Set outcome related goals with the patient which are consistent with the standards of the department, in order to meet the needs of the patient.
• To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces.
• Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
• In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Acute Medicine OT clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times in accordance with the College of OT Code of Professional Conduct.
• Apply knowledge of OT process, in order to deliver appropriate treatment interventions and facilitate appropriate clinical decisions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
• To provide appropriate education to patients and carers in order to encourage patient participation in the management of their condition either on an individual or group basis.
• To liaise with, and involve patient's carers with patient's treatment as appropriate.
• Evaluate and process referrals from the designated ward(s) in order to ensure the patient receives the appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention.
• Set outcome related goals with the patient which are consistent with the standards of the department, in order to meet the needs of the patient.
• To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces.
• Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
• In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Acute Medicine OT clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times in accordance with the College of OT Code of Professional Conduct.
• Apply knowledge of OT process, in order to deliver appropriate treatment interventions and facilitate appropriate clinical decisions.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc O.T.
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Practice Educators course

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience at a Band 5 level
• Demonstrates knowledge in clinical areas
• Demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills

Desirable

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of educating others and/or supervising staff
• Demonstrates evidence of computer skills

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
• Demonstrates a professional attitude

Desirable

• Demonstrates leadership skills

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of issues impacting on OT

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
• Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
• Awareness of own development needs

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc O.T.
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Practice Educators course

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience at a Band 5 level
• Demonstrates knowledge in clinical areas
• Demonstrates appropriate use of OT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills

Desirable

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of educating others and/or supervising staff
• Demonstrates evidence of computer skills

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
• Demonstrates a professional attitude

Desirable

• Demonstrates leadership skills

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of issues impacting on OT

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
• Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
• Awareness of own development needs

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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).

Additional information

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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