Specialist Occupational Therapist- Chronic Pain

Overview A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Chronic Pain Therapy team has an exciting opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist to join the team. The Band 6 role would be suitable for an Occupational Therapist with experience working with chronic pain patients or managing long term conditions in an outpatient setting. We would also be keen to hear from experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists interested in a career in Chronic Pain. For the right candidate, we would be happy to offer the opportunity of a Band 5 through to Band 6 Training Role. You would be fully trained and supported to achieve your clinical competencies with banding uplift guaranteed upon successful completion. The Chronic Pain Therapy team is made up of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, who work across all areas of pain. You will work with and have support from Pain Consultants and the wider Medical team, specialist nurses and Psychologists. You will be part of the TACC directorate within the Surgery Care Group. You will receive operational management and governance from the Surgical AHP senior leadership team, the Care Group leadership operational team and the AHP professional leadership team. You will treat patients across all areas of the pain team including OT, complex and MDT clinics and group settings. We are looking for a confident communicator who is willing to positively challenge their patients and peers. An interest in Pain education is an advantage. Some experience of health coaching or motivational interviewing is essential. We are committed to investment and development across all four pillars of practice. We have a positive culture towards learning and development and have a well-established training programme, senior development forums, clinical and managerial supervision. The role will involve undertaking clinical audits and we encourage involvement in research. You will also have opportunity to lead on developments within the service and provide supervision and education for Occupational Therapy students. Responsibilities Work within the Chronic Pain Therapy team across all areas of pain, including OT, complex and MDT clinics and group settings. Collaborate with Pain Consultants and the wider Medical team, specialist nurses and Psychologists; contribute to multi-disciplinary care in the TACC directorate. Engage in clinical audits and support research activities; lead developments within the service where appropriate. Provide supervision and education for Occupational Therapy students and junior staff. Qualifications and Experience Band 6 level is suitable for an Occupational Therapist with experience working with chronic pain patients or managing long term conditions in outpatient settings. Band 5 applicants with interest in Chronic Pain are welcome; opportunity for Band 5 through to Band 6 Training Role with supported development and banding uplift on successful completion. Some experience of health coaching or motivational interviewing is essential; an interest in pain education is advantageous. Benefits Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with retirement benefits, lump sum, and dependants’ pension. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). Paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave. Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for personal, work, family and relationship issues (24/7). NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. Learning and development opportunities and staff discounts on various services. Additional information Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Closing information: if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. Submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust: our values are kindness, openness and excellence; we support flexible working where possible. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net for accessibility or inclusivity requests. This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr