Senior OT-MSK Therapy Group Rehabilitation

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Senior OT-MSK Therapy Group Rehabilitation

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced OT to work within the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Therapy Outpatient Team based at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Working alongside a team of other OTs, physios, support workers and administration colleagues, the team support a wide variety of patients in managing their MSK conditions and maximising their functional capacity through vocational rehab and supporting successful return to work.

Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, long term condition management and vocational rehab are desirable. There is an expectation that you will support students and more junior members of staff.

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced assessment of patients with MSK presentations and establish their capacity in relation to the demands of their job.

To develop and deliver individualised vocational programmes to patients with MSK conditions. Providing fit notes and liaising with employers to facilitate successful return to work or return to specific work duties they have been struggling with.

To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision.

To delegate work to support staff and junior members of the team.

To supervise, educate and assess the performance of Occupational Therapy students; this would be to a graduate level standard and involve working with Universities to meet the standards required.

To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising and working with other Trust staff in the management of the patients' care appropriate to the service area.

To work and liaise with external agencies as required.

To contribute to ensuring best practice with an awareness of the most up to date evidence and government directives relevant to the area of practice.

To contribute to the development and evaluation of treatment outcomes.To undertake routine administrative tasks as agreed with senior staff.

To undertake ongoing responsibility for specific tasks as agreed with team members for example work experience programme.

Closing date of applications: 17 November 2026

Interview date: 1 December 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4466

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc (Hons) OT or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Broad experience working across specialties including in an outpatient setting and supporting RTWs

Desirable

• APPLE accreditation
• Fit note comepetency

Leadersip qualities

Essential

• Evidence of supervising and teaching more junior members of staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of service development and demonstrating service success
• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of delegating to assistants, students and junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups in an outpatient setting
• Experience of vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience of case managing

Communication

Essential

• Ability to form working relationships across different professions and agencies
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of work as part of the OT process

Desirable

• Experience of writing complex reports

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc (Hons) OT or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Broad experience working across specialties including in an outpatient setting and supporting RTWs

Desirable

• APPLE accreditation
• Fit note comepetency

Leadersip qualities

Essential

• Evidence of supervising and teaching more junior members of staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of service development and demonstrating service success
• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of delegating to assistants, students and junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups in an outpatient setting
• Experience of vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience of case managing

Communication

Essential

• Ability to form working relationships across different professions and agencies
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of work as part of the OT process

Desirable

• Experience of writing complex reports

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OT MSK Therapy

Sarah Holt

[email protected]

01332254864

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4466

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

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