Senior Occupational Therapist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within the Adult Therapies and Psychological Services CSU. The role spans a neurosciences rotation across acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, critical care, neuro-oncology and more, with rotations lasting 12 months across Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.

You will work 37.5 hours per week in a multidisciplinary team, participate in training and supervision

Responsibilities

• As a Band 6 therapist you will support the Band 7 Therapist in leading and developing the service.
• Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.

Job description

Job reference: 002349
Salary: Band 6 - £39,959-£48,117
Closing date: 28/10/2026
Department: Occupational Therapy CAH
Location: Cross Site
Division: Adult Therapies and Psychological Services CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Contact: Sarah Revel, Occupational Therapy Clinical Service Manager, [e-mail]
Shortlisting Date: 01.11.2026
Interview Date: 09.11.2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

The Adult Therapies and Psychological Services CSU are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for 1 WTE (37.5hrs) Band 6 Occupational Therapist to become part of our team on a permanent basis.
The post sits within the neurosciences occupational therapy band 6 rotation, where you'll gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialist areas, including:

• acute stroke
• stroke rehabilitation
• critical care
• neurosurgery
• neurology
• neuro-oncology (in-patient and out-patient)
• neuro rehabilitation

Rotations are 12 months in duration, providing the opportunity to fully integrate into teams, develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge, and contribute to ongoing service development across the wider neurosciences pathway.
Occupational Therapy is highly regarded and has a strong profile within all these clinical areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in every setting and with community system partners. Rotations are based across the Trust's three main sites of Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital. Weekend working may be required depending on the rotation.
The neurosciences team is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based care and rehabilitation. The role requires a flexible approach and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex workload.
As a Band 6 therapist you will support the Band 7 Therapist in leading and developing the service. Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.

Please contact Sarah Revel, Occupational Therapy Clinical Service Manager, [e-mail] if you would like further information about this opportunity.
Interviews taking place the week commencing 9th November 2026 and will be face to face at Leeds General Infirmary.

Why you should join our Team

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities.
The Neuroscience occupational therapy team is a dynamic, supportive group of registered and unregistered occupational therapists dedicated to helping people rebuild independence and quality of life after neurological illness or injury. Working across the pathway from acute care, rehabilitation, to enable discharge to the community.
The team supports patients with a wide range of complex conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.
The successful candidate will receive regular support and supervision and yearly appraisal to progress your career development. Training will be in the form of joint working with experienced therapists and participation in the monthly neuro-in service training programme.

What you will bring to the role

• commitment to patient centred and compassionate care
• possess relevant neuro clinical knowledge
• be skilled in complex caseload management
• experienced in hospital discharge planning
• be able to supervise others
• values team working
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• flexible approach to duties and working

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are: Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, Kind.

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People, Improvement and Innovation, Partnerships, Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/