Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 rotation within acute inpatient therapy. This would be an excellent role for an Occupational Therapist who would like to start to develop their skills at band 6 level, whilst still having the chance to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. Each rotation will be 12 months duration and currently includes posts in the following areas;

- Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory

- COTE

- Stroke

- Medicine

- Trauma & Orthopaedics

You will be supported to identify objectives for each rotation, through a robust appraisal process and will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills during each rotation.

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

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0732

Job locations

Trustwide (Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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