Occupational Therapist - Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Barnsley is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team focused on providing high-quality rehabilitation in the community. You will assess and manage a varied caseload while contributing to clinical leadership within a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in intermediate care services. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in Older Peoples / Intermediate Care Services.
• Experience supervising other staff.
• Evidence of CPD and training in relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist OT service for patients within the Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
• Undertake evidence-based assessment and treatment of patients.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning and management of complex cases

Teamwork

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Current HPC Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Do you want to join a dynamic & innovative team?

We are looking to appoint an Occupational Therapist to join the Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service (NRS) which includes Intermediate Care, Long Term Conditions and Crisis pathways. The service works across Barnsley Community and provides rehabilitation to patients in their own home and residential care. It also offers rehabilitation to enable earlier discharge from hospital or to prevent hospital admission.

You will work within a multi‑professional team, hold a varied caseload and provide therapy input & high‑quality rehabilitation to people within their own homes and local care homes. You will assess, manage & provide treatment to individuals with complex and/or multiple needs, working closely with the MDT and providing supervision/support to other staff.

The team is committed to personal development and provides allocated time for CPD, training & wellbeing.

A vehicle to undertake travel is essential and the ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends & bank holidays.

At the time of advertising, this role meets the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main Duties

• Be responsible for the assessment & provision of a specialised programme of rehabilitation, meeting the specific needs & agreed goals of patients to facilitate recovery.
• Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy.
• Demonstrate knowledge, experience and relevant clinical skills.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress/outcomes.
• Develop care programmes to support discharge.
• Contribute to clinical leadership/supervision, facilitating a culture of learning and reflective practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and Infection Control policy/procedures.
• Assist in service development and projects.
• All employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist OT service for patients within the Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
• Supervise, train and develop Basic Grade OT, other health professionals, support staff and OT students.
• Undertake evidence‑based assessment and treatment of patients, prioritising those with complex needs.
• Plan and carry out goal‑oriented intervention programmes.
• Provide OT advice to other professions and assist in administration.
• Prioritise and manage a significant caseload.
• Assess for physical, cognitive and perceptual deficits and plan treatment accordingly.
• Assess, prescribe and evaluate specialised equipment.
• Communicate complex information clearly to patients, families and agencies.
• Participate in the induction and training of staff across multi‑professional teams.
• Provide formal and informal supervision of junior staff and rehabilitation assistants.
• Teach and support OT students during clinical placement.
• Maintain own CPD, undertake relevant training and support evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.
• Participate in service development and clinical governance activities.

Communication With Others

• Patients, relatives and carers.
• Colleagues from the multiprofessional/multi‑agency team across health and social services, voluntary sector, private services and medico‑legal.
• Service manager, clinical lead, nursing and therapists within the team and occupational therapy service head.
• Education colleagues, medical staff, general public.

Trust Values and Policies

• Act with dignity and respect at all times.
• Place people at the centre of care.
• Improve and be outstanding.
• Value families and carers.
• Safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Comply with whistleblowing, confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection control and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Maintain professional competence through CPD, audit and supervision.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Comply with smoking‑free and environmental responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HPC Registration.

Training

• Evidence of CPD and training in the relevant area.
• Clinical educator qualification or attainment within 12 months.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning and management of complex cases.
• Teamwork, independent initiative and awareness of NHS/clinical governance.
• Risk assessment for own and others’ work areas and caseloads.

Experience

• Post‑graduate experience in Older Peoples / Intermediate Care Services.
• Experience of evidence‑based practice and risk assessment.
• Experience supervising other staff.
• Experience with audit and research.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered).

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• Occupational Health considerations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosures & Barring Service check will be required.

About Us

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services to the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We are committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, diversity and a safe working environment.