Occupational Therapist

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to support patient health and well-being. This role offers a fresh start with opportunities to develop across multiple disciplines. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, delivering treatment programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and have relevant OT experience. The position offers benefits such as NHS pension, generous holidays, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

6.6 weeks pro‑rota holiday

Extensive learning and development opportunities

NHS discounts

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Must have current UK professional registration.
• Experience of working in an OT role is essential.
• Skilled in signposting and referring patients appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in the community.
• Formulate and deliver goal-oriented treatment programmes.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Problem‑solving

Time & workload management

Resilience and positive attitude

Patient focus

Education

BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist (equivalent to a band 5 to 6 dependant on experience) who has excellent communication and prioritisation skills with a flexible person‑centred approach to join our supportive team. This role is dedicated to supporting the health and well‑being of patients within our community and offers a fresh start or new challenge with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills across multiple disciplines and progress in your career.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in the community to prevent hospital admission and frailty progression.
• Formulate and deliver individual, goal‑oriented treatment programmes based on evidence‑based practice and assessment findings.
• Provide training, supervision and advice to therapy assistants, junior staff and nurses.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy.
• Organise, triage and prioritise own caseload, adapting plans as circumstances change.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team, including social care, voluntary sector and other services.
• Implement and evaluate evidence‑based audits and projects to improve clinical practice.
• Supervise and support junior staff, providing clinical supervision when required.
• Ensure safe and effective use of prescribed equipment, training patients and carers accordingly.
• Adhere to Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, maintaining knowledge of national and local guidelines.
• Act on safeguarding responsibilities, recognising and reporting concerns in line with local and national policies.
• Delegise duties and contribute to operational management when senior staff are absent.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered)
• Experience of working in an OT role
• Excellent communication skills: calm, professional and able to respond to patient and stakeholder needs
• Skilled in signposting and referring patients appropriately
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and confident in learning new clinical systems
• Accurate data input, interrogation and management with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of data confidentiality, processes and procedures

Experience

• Teamwork: works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports colleagues across urgent care, surgery and wider clinical teams
• Autonomy: makes sound clinical decisions independently, recognising professional boundaries
• Time & workload management: adapts to unpredictable, fluctuating caseloads and prioritises tasks appropriately
• Problem‑solving: recognises when issues require escalation or referral to specialist services
• Resilience and positive attitude: responds to challenges constructively with a commitment to learning and service improvement
• Patient focus: maintains high standards of patient and stakeholder care, delivering an excellent and continuously improving service
• Results‑orientated: works efficiently to deadlines, showing motivation to achieve personal and team objectives
• Confidentiality: consistently adheres to organisational policies regarding confidentiality and data protection
• Organisation and prioritisation: plans and prioritises workload effectively, balancing competing demands with consideration for urgency and importance

Other Essential Skills

• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work‑related travel

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits and lump‑sum payments for dependants
• 6.6 weeks pro‑rota holiday
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• NHS discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through partner providers
• Mileage allowance

Salary and Working Pattern

Salary: £38,880.72 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Location

Nimbuscare Ltd

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate, York, YO26 4GG

Additional Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Disclosure & Barring Service check required.

Employer website: https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/