Occupational Therapist, Band 6 CCSR

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with specialist knowledge and skills in Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory medicine to join our integrated Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy team for a fixed term contract until 21/06/27

You will be motivated, innovative and a flexible team player, providing expertise to our respiratory/surgical wards, and supporting the wider Critical care, Surgery and respiratory team.

You need to have proven Occupational Therapy experience in the field of respiratory care, facilitating holistic assessments and discharge planning in conjunction with mobility and functional assessments for both acute and complex multi-pathology patients.

Leadership skills will be required, to deliver high quality, evidence-based practice and you will be an active participant on the weekend working rotas.

You will be expected to manage a daily caseload in addition to supporting junior staff in gaining and maintaining their competencies.

You would form an integral part of the senior leadership team and can expect on-going support to further both your personal and professional career development.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0387

Job locations

Trustwide (Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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