Occupational Therapist (12 Month FTC)
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE
30‑37.5 hours per week. £39,220.69 – 42,081.12 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team.
* Assess service user needs and develop an appropriate person‑centred treatment programme to meet individual needs.
* Liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy.
* Apply specialised knowledge and research to initiate innovative clinical projects that counter occupational risk factors and maintain function and quality of life.
About you
You are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care within a palliative setting. You have a strong foundation in occupational therapy assessments and interventions, use sound clinical reasoning to support individuals in maintaining independence and engaging in meaningful activities, and are confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and respond to complex and sensitive situations with professionalism.
You communicate clearly and empathetically, building positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. You assess and manage risk, demonstrate a good understanding of relevant legislation and professional standards, and are organised, adaptable and supportive of others’ development, offering guidance to junior staff, students and assistants.
Minimum Essential Criteria
* HCPC registration and experience in functional assessments.
* Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task‑based adaptations.
* Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education.
* Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers.
Desirable Criteria
* Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements.
* Awareness of national Palliative Care frameworks.
* Experience in clinical audits and/ or service development projects.
* Experience in a community Therapy team.
Benefits
* Enhanced pay for unsociable hours.
* Company pension scheme.
* 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme.
* Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org.
* Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed and other accessibility support.
Additional Information
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, women and non‑binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
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