Occupational Therapist (Experienced Band 5/Band 6)

Brookhaven; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction and training

Clinical supervision

Pension benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Active Pathways Ltd in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team across four sites. The role supports adults with complex needs to achieve meaningful recovery and independence.

We welcome both Band 5 with leadership potential and Band 6 with advanced clinical practice. The post offers a competitive salary and full-time permanent contract, with opportunities for supervision, development, and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience in rehabilitation, neurological, mental health, complex care or similar specialist services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and team-working abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes.
• Support service users to develop independence and achieve recovery goals.
• Contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision, support and mentorship to therapy colleagues where appropriate.
• Support student development and progression.

Skills

HCPC registration

Rehabilitation experience

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Person-centred care

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Experienced Band 5/Band 6)

Active Pathways

Salary: £34,592 - £39,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.

Location: Yorkshire multiple service
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Join Active Pathways

Active Pathways is seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. We are interested in applications from experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists looking for their next career step, as well as established Band 6 Occupational Therapists who can demonstrate established clinical skills and leadership capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist residential, and supported living settings, supporting individuals with complex needs to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes and maximise independence. This role will be based across four different sites in the Yorkshire region which provides a variety of practice areas and supports a varied range of individuals.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.
• Support service users to develop independence and achieve recovery goals.
• Contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision, support and mentorship to therapy colleagues where appropriate.
• Support student development and progression.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working within rehabilitation, neurological, mental health, complex care or similar specialist services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and team-working abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience working within an inpatient or supported living environment.
• Previous supervision or mentoring experience.
• Evidence of service development, audit, or quality improvement work.

Salary and Appointment

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists with the skills and ambition to work at a higher level within a specialist rehabilitation service.
• Established Band 6 Occupational Therapists able to demonstrate advanced clinical practice, professional leadership and service development experience.

The salary for this post is £34,592 - £39,000 per annum, depending on experience and demonstrated competencies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Clinical supervision and professional development.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities to influence and develop services.
• Generous annual leave and pension benefits.

About Us

Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.

Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own mental health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone’s voice heard, respected and acted upon.

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Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.