Community Occupational Therapist - Leeds

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Adults Services

Location: Leeds
Contract: Temporary (Minimum 3 months)
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday) – Part-time may be considered for the right applicant

Our client is seeking an experiencedBand 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Leeds. This role involves working withadult patients across a wide range of clinical areas, providing specialist occupational therapy interventions and supporting independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions for adults, covering:
  • Older people, frailty, falls, dementia
  • MSK and Neuro (including Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis)
  • Medical and orthopaedic conditions
• Independently hold, prioritize, and manage a caseload.
• Providelong-arm advice and supervision where required.
• Apply knowledge ofMental Capacity Act (MCA) and support patients making unwise decisions.
• Assess and recommendequipment provision, aids, and adaptations.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Broad clinical experience working with adults across multiple specialties.
• Awareness/experience of MCA and decision-making processes.
• Basic knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle and business insurance (essential for commuting across hub areas).
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.

Why Join Our Client?

• Supportive team environment with long-arm supervision available.
• Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas and make a real impact.
• Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time considered).
• Competitive rates and minimum 3-month contract.