Rotational Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS7 3JX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Although each rotation setting differs and posts may require working across ward and community settings, there are common expectations and responsibilities for you as an Occupational Therapist. To utilise your core occupational therapy skills to provide occupational therapy intervention appropriate to the team you are based in. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention for defined Service Users, both on an individual basis and within a group setting This will include: Clear understanding of the OT process Knowledge of theoretical frameworks, models and approaches and OT assessment tools Using activities to promote health, wellbeing and function Planning, organising and leading activity groups Analysing and adapting environments to increase function and social participation You will have an accredited qualification in occupational therapy and HCPC registration, which you take responsibility to maintain this by meeting RCOT and HCPC standards. To understand and use appropriate risk assessments To actively engage in the occupational therapy professional support structure e.g. clinical supervision and preceptorship development programme To maintain accurate and appropriate clinical records in accordance with professional standards To gain consent and build a collaborative relationship with Service Users that will promote engagement in the therapeutic process adapting to barriers in communication which Service Users may present with e.g. emotional, psychological, physical To co-ordinate and communicate care packages or treatment plans for defined Service Users both verbally through multi-disciplinary meetings, team integration and telephone and non-verbally through care planning, reports and documentation. Also through carers and other agencies. To contribute to the day to day running of the team you are based in Delegate safely, be aware of own gaps in competencies seeking support when required You must at all times comply with the Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust Health & Safety Policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts risk incident reporting system You must take personal responsibility for your own development by ensuring that continuous professional development remains a priority. You will undertake all mandatory training required for the role and participate in supervision/appraisal You are required to act at all times in accordance with the Trust values Some rotations are community based so will involve you travelling between sites and to service user homes Some rotations will require you to work shifts across seven days Whilst we aim to take your preferences into account, you may be required to work in a setting you did not preference Depending on service demands and your own development needs you may also be required to move to a different rotation at any time, or to remain in your setting for longer than 9 months The rotation covers a large geographical area, including York services and you may be required to work in any of the settings included. The settings included on the rotation are subject to change

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