About this role
Job summary The Adult Therapies & Psychological Services CSU have an exciting opportunity for 0.8 WTE (30hrs) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker to become part of our team on a permanent basis. We are looking for a competent and confident Therapy Support Worker to join our team who will work both autonomously & as part of the MDT. If you want to work in a busy hospital environment as part of a team that is committed to providing an effective and efficient occupational therapy to patients who have a neurological illness then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the below qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge:
Previous experience working in care environments (within NHS especially desirable) You must be able to move and handle patients with physical impairments, including hoisting and the pushing of wheelchairs. Flexible approach to duties and working practices Friendly manner Effective written and verbal communication skills Able to use your initiative IT skills Insight into duties and responsibilities of post and an understanding of occupational therapy NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Completion of the Care Certificate is essential, or you must be working towards it.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Sarah Revel
Occupational Therapy Clinical Service Manager
Job Summary Are you looking for a new challenge?
The varied workload requires a flexible approach and the ability to multi-task, whilst maintaining a professional attitude and high standards of care. The role involves delivering Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment under the supervision of a registered therapist, to hospital in-patients. This will include a range of activities such as practicing daily living activities e.g. personal care & domestic skills; carrying out cognitive screens, assisting therapists with splinting; and the assessment, delivery and fitting of equipment in patients homes to help patients be discharged.
The successful applicant would be based at Leeds General Infirmary and work Monday to Friday.
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 with interviews the following week on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Why you should join our Team 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.
The Neuroscience occupational therapy team is a dynamic, supportive group of registered and unregistered occupational therapists dedicated to helping people rebuild independence and quality of life after neurological illness or injury. Working across acute care, rehabilitation, to enable discharge to the community, the team supports patients with a wide range of complex conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.
The successful candidate will receive regular support and supervision and yearly appraisal to progress your career development. Training will be in the form of joint working with experienced therapists, support worker and team training.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualification in relevant health /social care related subject.
Desirable
Completion of CARE certificate.
Experience Essential
Experience working with people of different ages and difficulties.
Desirable
Knowledge of the needs and problems of those with a disability
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 Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)