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 experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Leeds. This role involves working with adult 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:
o Older people, frailty, falls, dementia
o MSK and Neuro (including Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis)
o Medical and orthopaedic conditions
* Independently hold, prioritize, and manage a caseload.
* Provide long-arm advice and supervision where required.
* Apply knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and support patients making unwise decisions.
* Assess and recommend equipment 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.