Bank Occupational Therapist

Sue Ryder Duchess Of Kent Hospice; Ledston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount 10%

Job summary

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is seeking a Bank Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in Headingley, Leeds. The role focuses on providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, assessing service user needs and developing personalised treatment plans.

You will work closely with other health and social care professionals and volunteers to deliver compassionate care. Applicants must hold an Occupational Therapy Qualification and be registered in the UK.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Qualification is essential.
• Desirable: training in specialist equipment assessment or provision.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of service user needs and to develop an appropriate person centred treatment programme to meet individual needs.
• Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice, reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience.
• Liaising and communicating with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomy

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Tools

Equipment assessment

Job description

Job summary

Bank Occupational Therapist

Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE

Salary

Depending on experience £22.96 per hour (DOE) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends

Main duties of the job

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we are looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist to help us get there.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website: www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ OR www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the Offer an Interview scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive

Job responsibilities

• Assessment of service user needs and to develop an appropriate person centred treatment programme to meet individual needs
• Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice, reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience.
• Liaising and communicating with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Qualification

Desirable

• Training in specialist equipment assessment or provision

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
• An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
• An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance
• An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task-based adaptations
• Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education
• Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers

Desirable

• Experience in palliative, elderly, or neurological care

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sue Ryder

Address: Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Wheatfields House, Wood Lane, Headingley, LEEDS, LS6 2AE, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.sueryder.org

Contact: Recruiter Joe Machell, [e-mail]

Closing date: 03 November 2026