About this role
Job summary Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Neuroscience Occupational Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for 1.0 WTE (37.5hrs) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to become part of our team.
We are looking for a competent and confident Therapy assistant to join our team who will work both autonomously & as part of the MDT.
The role involves delivering Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment under the supervision of a registered therapist to in-patients on the stroke rehabilitation ward at Chapel Allerton Hospital. This will include a range of activities such as practicing daily living activities e.g. personal care & domestic skills; carrying out cognitive screens; group work with patients, assisting therapists with splinting and the assessment, delivery and fitting of equipment in patients homes to help patients be discharged.
Post holders must be able to move and handle patients with physical impairments, including hoisting and the pushing of wheelchairs.
Main duties of the job To work as part of the therapy team, providing skilled clinical, administrative and organisational support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and to be responsible for these designated patients, planning and prioritising the caseload appropriately.
To treat patients according to set protocols, care pathways and guidelines; assessing and monitoring progress, making alterations to individual treatment programmes as required.
To work unsupervised within guidelines, reporting back patient progress and informing the referring therapist of any non-routine problems and enquiries.
Supervision of clinical activities is mainly indirect.
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About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
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Name Kirsty Forrester Position Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email [email protected] Phone number Shortlisting Date: 21st October 2026 Interview Date: 2nd November 2026
Job Summary We are looking for an individual who possesses strong communication skills, is able to work within a team, use his/her initiative and work flexibly. The role involves some administrative duties so applicants must be IT proficient. Successful candidates will receive regular support and supervision. Training will be in the form of joint working with experienced therapists, support workers and team training.
Applicants must have previous experience of working as an assistant in a hospital / nursing home / therapy environment and evidence this. Your application form should also detail an understanding of occupational therapy and care of patients who have had a stroke.
We actively welcome any prospective applicants to make contact to discuss the role further. Please contact Kirsty Forrester -Occupational therapy Team Lead: [email protected] for this.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to embody The Leeds Way values placing compassion, teamwork, integrity and patient-focused care at the heart of everything we do.
What you will bring to the role To carry out skilled assessment and treatment as assigned by a therapist, following set protocols, care pathways and guidelines. To gain valid informed consent from patients. To motivate and persuade patients and carers to participate in therapeutic intervention. To plan and prioritise clinical and non-clinical tasks. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Chapel Allerton Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)