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Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term unti...
6 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term unti...
6 day(s) ago
Specialist Optometrist, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Optometrist/Optician
Job summary Specialist Optometrist, Band 7 (30 hours per week) A post has arisen for maternity cover, specialist optometrist to join the optometry team at Gl...
27 day(s) ago
Specialist Optometrist, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Optometrist/Optician
Job summary Specialist Optometrist, Band 7 (30 hours per week) A post has arisen for maternity cover, specialist optometrist to join the optometry team at Gl...
27 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2468390
Job summary
A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term until 26th April 2027. You will be joining a supportive integrated stroke therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. This fixed-term role would be ideal opportunity for an existing band 5 Occupational Therapist seeking stroke specialist experience across both hyper-acute and acute stroke.
The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke, motivated to develop their own skills and that of the service, and provide Occupational Therapy that is high quality and evidence-based. They will be keen to develop and support colleagues alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by competency frameworks.
To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
The post holder will expect and be willing to rotate between specialty areas, within the Therapy Service, across hospital sites and off-site locations, as required.
The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.
There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.
The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.
To participate in the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and/or Cheltenham General Hospital after appropriate induction and training.
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
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0706
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care using competency frameworks. To develop clinical reasoning and treatment techniques through the active participation in training and development. To consolidate knowledge and skills learned through this process with the direction of senior staff, and deliver research-based presentations as part of in-service training. This will involve facilitating own learning opportunities, reflecting on practice and learning through this process.
To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
To participate in the supervision, caseload monitoring and clinical education of support workers, progressing to supervising students and less experienced staff with support of senior staff, as required. Providing support, guidance, training, and assessing and evaluating competence, in order to fulfil clinical governance requirements and retain a skilled workforce. To progress to participating in the student education process, as a clinical educator, involving the assessment of students competency to practice.
To work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects, to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care using competency frameworks. To develop clinical reasoning and treatment techniques through the active participation in training and development. To consolidate knowledge and skills learned through this process with the direction of senior staff, and deliver research-based presentations as part of in-service training. This will involve facilitating own learning opportunities, reflecting on practice and learning through this process.
To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
To participate in the supervision, caseload monitoring and clinical education of support workers, progressing to supervising students and less experienced staff with support of senior staff, as required. Providing support, guidance, training, and assessing and evaluating competence, in order to fulfil clinical governance requirements and retain a skilled workforce. To progress to participating in the student education process, as a clinical educator, involving the assessment of students competency to practice.
To work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects, to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
Desirable
- Valid full UK Driving License
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Take initiative, but seek help when required
- Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD
- Facilitate own learning opportunities and reflect on practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
Desirable
- Valid full UK Driving License
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Take initiative, but seek help when required
- Demonstrate working effectively as a team member
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD
- Facilitate own learning opportunities and reflect on practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust
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
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
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Specialist Optometrist, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2423051
Job summary
Specialist Optometrist, Band 7 (30 hours per week)
A post has arisen for maternity cover, specialist optometrist to join the optometry team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS foundation trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced optometrist who is keen to develop their clinical skills and progress their specialist clinical interest in a hospital setting. This post would suit someone who wishes to receive training and experience in both core and advanced hospital clinics with an emphasis on glaucoma and medical retina.
Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinics including medical retina clinics working alongside consultant ophthalmologists assessing and managing patients presenting with a range of conditions, glaucoma clinics, cataract clinics and other hospital clinics such as specialist contact lens fitting and paediatric assessment. The role can be adapted to the key clinics interests of the successful applicant.
A flexible approach is essential to work in a fast paced and busy clinics. The successful post holder will need to be familiar with OCT and although full training and support is provided, additional qualifications or previous experience in similar clinics is desirable.
About us
We are a friendly and progressive optometry team consisting of over 20 optometrist, ranging from newly qualified to experienced Medical Optometrists. The department works closely with the ophthalmology team and run joint clinics with orthoptists. Although a large department that works across several sites we are still a cohesive and supportive team. We encourage optometrists to pursue their clinical interests and gain further post graduate qualifications to progress their career.
Details
Date posted
13 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
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0665
Job locations
Trustwide
Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a fixed term part time post available (30 hours per week) and are looking for applications from candidates who are looking to develop into a hospital optometry role.
Our normal working hours are 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday but may also include the option of occasional weekend clinics. The post holder will be based either in Cheltenham General or Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals and there may be an option to work at other hospital sites across the county as we develop these clinics in community hospitals.
The post holder will work in both optometry and ophthalmology clinics. Full training will be given for the role. This post is therefore suitable for experienced optometrists without previous hospital experience who wishes to develop their clinical skills as well as optometrists currently working in hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to clinical audit for effective clinical governance and take on roles to support clinical lead optometrists and training and teaching within the department. Additional post graduate qualifications are not essential but if successful we would encourage and support the post holder to undertaken further training in their specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a fixed term part time post available (30 hours per week) and are looking for applications from candidates who are looking to develop into a hospital optometry role.
Our normal working hours are 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday but may also include the option of occasional weekend clinics. The post holder will be based either in Cheltenham General or Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals and there may be an option to work at other hospital sites across the county as we develop these clinics in community hospitals.
The post holder will work in both optometry and ophthalmology clinics. Full training will be given for the role. This post is therefore suitable for experienced optometrists without previous hospital experience who wishes to develop their clinical skills as well as optometrists currently working in hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to clinical audit for effective clinical governance and take on roles to support clinical lead optometrists and training and teaching within the department. Additional post graduate qualifications are not essential but if successful we would encourage and support the post holder to undertaken further training in their specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent/or MSc Optometry
- GOC registered as qualified Optometrist
Desirable
- 2:1 or higher
- Post graduate clinical qualification (s) or working towards further qualifications
- Member of College of Optometrists
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner
- Able to communicate complex clinical information with empathy to patients
- Attention to detail and accurate clinical record keeping
- Ability to adapt and work flexibly to suit needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience working with electronic patient records and databases
Knowledge/skills
Desirable
- Experience working in ophthalmology or extended role optometry clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent/or MSc Optometry
- GOC registered as qualified Optometrist
Desirable
- 2:1 or higher
- Post graduate clinical qualification (s) or working towards further qualifications
- Member of College of Optometrists
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner
- Able to communicate complex clinical information with empathy to patients
- Attention to detail and accurate clinical record keeping
- Ability to adapt and work flexibly to suit needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience working with electronic patient records and databases
Knowledge/skills
Desirable
- Experience working in ophthalmology or extended role optometry clinics
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
Trustwide
Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
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Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
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