About this role
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Adults Services
Location: Leeds Contract: Temporary (Minimum 3 months) Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday) – Part-time may be considered for the right applicant
Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Leeds. This role involves working with adult patients across a wide range of clinical areas, providing specialist occupational therapy interventions and supporting independence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver occupational therapy interventions for adults, covering:
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Older people, frailty, falls, dementia
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MSK and Neuro (including Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis)
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Medical and orthopaedic conditions
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Independently hold, prioritize, and manage a caseload.
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Provide long-arm advice and supervision where required.
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Apply knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and support patients making unwise decisions.
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Assess and recommend equipment provision, aids, and adaptations.
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Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.
Requirements:
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HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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Broad clinical experience working with adults across multiple specialties.
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Awareness/experience of MCA and decision-making processes.
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Basic knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations.
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Car driver with access to own vehicle and business insurance (essential for commuting across hub areas).
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Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
Why Join Our Client?
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Supportive team environment with long-arm supervision available.
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Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas and make a real impact.
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Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time considered).
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Competitive rates and minimum 3-month contract.