About this role
Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge?
The Adult Therapies & Psychological Services CSU are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for 1 WTE (37.5hrs) Band 6 Occupational Therapist to become part of our team on a permanent basis.
The post sits within the neurosciences occupational therapy band 6 rotation, where youll gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialist areas, including:
acute stroke stroke rehabilitation critical care neurosurgery neurology neuro-oncology (in-patient and out-patient) neuro rehabilitation
Rotations are 12 months in duration, providing the opportunity to fully integrate into teams, develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge, and contribute to ongoing service development across the wider neurosciences pathway.
Main duties of the job To work within the Occupational Therapy Service, Providing effective Occupational therapy Intervention to various clinical areas
To manage autonomously a clinical workload at a specialist level: assessing and treating patients and maintain associated records
To develop and apply specialist knowledge, gained from past experience, on the job experience and specialist training.
To provide a patient - focused service following the Occupational Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and discharge) and using Occupational Therapy core skills.
To supervise and support Occupational Therapists
To delegate work to, supervise and support Occupational Therapy support staff
To supervise and educate Occupational Therapy students
To act as a specialist Occupational Therapy resource for colleagues, carers ad patients
To be actively involved in team and service developments including audit and research
The trust acknowledges and supports the statements laid down by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapy). The post holder will be professionally accountable to Health Professions Council, and accountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions.
Please see job description attached for further information.
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
Job Information Occupational Therapy is highly regarded and has a strong profile within all these clinical areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in every setting and with community system partners. Rotations are based across the Trust’s three main sites of Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital. Weekend working may be required depending on the rotation.
The neurosciences team is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based care and rehabilitation. The role requires a flexible approach and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex workload.
As a Band 6 therapist you will support the Band 7 Therapist in leading and developing the service. Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.
Please contact Sarah Revel- Occupational Therapy Clinical Service [email protected] if you would like further information about this opportunity.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 5th June 2026 with interviews taking place the week commencing 15th June 2026.
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 the pathway from 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 and participation in the monthly neuro-in service training programme.
What you will bring to the role We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the below skills, experience and knowledge and can evidence this in their application form:
commitment to patient centred and compassionate care possess relevant neuro clinical knowledge be skilled in complex caseload management experienced in hospital discharge planning be able to supervise others values team working effective written and verbal communication skills flexible approach to duties and working practices 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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Fieldwork education training
Experience Essential
Post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Knowledge of equipment.
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 Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)