Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Agency: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 31,049 – 37,796 £ / Year
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our medical team. The post holder will work in a dedicated OT team alongside a supportive MDT to deliver occupational therapy as part of a seven-day service. The role provides an opportunity to work with patients across a range of medical specialities, assessing functional abilities and contributing to safe discharge planning.
The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for working in the acute setting. You will need to demonstrate time management skills and the ability to be flexible to be able to manage a caseload in a busy setting. Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be committed to teamwork both within OT and the wider MDT.
Applicants will be supported to develop problem-solving and specialist clinical skills essential for meeting the demands of this setting. Regular supervision will be provided, and a staff appraisal system is in operation.
We are commissioned to provide a seven-day service, so flexibility to work weekends may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- H.C.P.C. registered (or pending qualification results).
Desirable
- Fieldwork Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad understanding of OT process and frameworks.
- A broad understanding of the OT role in an acute physical setting.
Desirable
- Experience in an acute physical setting
- Experience in an acute medical setting
- Experience of rehabilitation practice and ethos
- Community experience
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Evidence of CPD
- Delegation skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising other staff/students
- Experience of supervision/appraisal
- Understanding of audit service review/development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team worker
- Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
Demonstrates Proud to CARE Values
Desirable
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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.
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).
Closing Date: 29 March 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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