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Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - CCSR, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2413135
Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our critical care, surgical and respiratory team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who can demonstrate forward thinking, is open to provide clinical expertise, leadership and support skills to provide holistic occupational therapy assessments and treatments. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop self and others within this role.
The successful post holder will have experience and clinical specialist occupational therapy skills working with a range of conditions, including deteriorating conditions across the critical care, surgical and respiratory patient cohorts.
The successful post holder will work to embed the role of specialist occupational therapy skills and support within an integrated service.
The successful post holder will be able to provide specialist skills to long term and complex patients within these cohorts.
Main duties of the job
- To support the operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within the team, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support.
- To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team.
- The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service needs. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
Further duties can be found in the attached Job Description.
About us
Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.
As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.
What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.
By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0657
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, creating and developing protocols/guidelines for the management of patients. To make recommendations regarding national guidelines, initiatives and research. Lead best practice using validated assessment tools and review of intervention outcomes to ensure a high-quality evidence-based service is provided
- To lead audit and service evaluation, to further own and teams clinical practice and service development. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes.
- To participate in strategic planning, policy development and implementation in order to maintain and achieve national and local targets. To prepare proposals for service development /improvement for presentation to the Trust Management Board. To be innovative and proactive managing change, to respond to the demands of the financial situation and the modernisation agenda. To contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, creating and developing protocols/guidelines for the management of patients. To make recommendations regarding national guidelines, initiatives and research. Lead best practice using validated assessment tools and review of intervention outcomes to ensure a high-quality evidence-based service is provided
- To lead audit and service evaluation, to further own and teams clinical practice and service development. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes.
- To participate in strategic planning, policy development and implementation in order to maintain and achieve national and local targets. To prepare proposals for service development /improvement for presentation to the Trust Management Board. To be innovative and proactive managing change, to respond to the demands of the financial situation and the modernisation agenda. To contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Completed or working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study and experience of working at a senior level in this specialist area.
Desirable
- Valid UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Relevant specialist experience in Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory specialty and proven leadership experience.
- Experience of providing education and supervision to staff and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Proven negotiation/communication skills
- The ability to operationally manage a service area including evaluation and making change as required.
- The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Completed or working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study and experience of working at a senior level in this specialist area.
Desirable
- Valid UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Relevant specialist experience in Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory specialty and proven leadership experience.
- Experience of providing education and supervision to staff and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Proven negotiation/communication skills
- The ability to operationally manage a service area including evaluation and making change as required.
- The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes.
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.
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.
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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom