Specialist Occupational Therapist - Occupational Health

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in Occupational Health at Sheffield Teaching Hospital Trust.This role will provide expert Occupational Therapy clinical assessment helping employees return or remain at work.Main duties of the job

The post will involve working cross site, completing work site visits and managing a caseload of employees, enabling them to fulfil their functional potential.You will also be responsible for the development, facilitation and evaluation of this specialist role within the MDT of the Sheffield Occupational Health Service.Details

Date posted: 04 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa/pro rata for part time staffContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 190-0819-DIRJob locations: STH Cross site; Northern General Hospital; Sheffield; S5 7AUJob description

Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person Specification

QualificationsBSc in Occupational TherapyCurrent HCPC RegistrationPostgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject to this post or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learningQualified to carry out standardized Functional Capacity EvaluationsDesirable: Master\''s degree in relevant SpecialtyExperienceExtensive experience as a qualified therapistSignificant experience at Specialist level in relevant specialtyExperience of working within the Occupational Health settingClinical EducatorParticipation in Clinical Audit and Practice DevelopmentSupervision and line management of Therapy staff including appraisalProfessional PresentationsReport writingDesirable: Member of Special Interest GroupGovernanceTeachingExperience of working within a Vocational Rehabilitation serviceExperience of developing proposals for new servicesFurther TrainingEvidence of continuous personal and professional developmentCurrent advanced clinical knowledge and skill in specialtyCurrent knowledge of evidence-based practice for specialtyGood basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopedics, neurologyDesirable: Knowledge of occupational health in the NHSNVQ AssessorClinical GovernanceRisk AssessmentResearch, Clinical Audit or PracticeLeadershipTeachingSpecial Skills/ AptitudesExcellent team working skills and the ability to work collaborativelyExcellent interpersonal, communication, team working and leadership skillsExcellent organizational skills, ability to act on own initiative, to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks for self and othersAbility to analyze complex problems, formulate solutions and implement sustainable changeConfident in working with a wide range of senior professionalsAble to maintain confidentialityIT literateUnderstanding stress and ability to help others to cope under pressureOther FactorsConfident and assertiveFlexible and reliable approach to working practicesMature and positive attitude to change managementProactive approach to service deliveryWillingness and ability to work across different sitesEqual opportunities and eligibility 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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress: STH Cross site, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AUEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....