Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the In-patient OT Team at Leeds General Infirmary. The role focuses on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating patients with complex vascular conditions, those undergoing vascular surgery, and individuals following major limb amputation. You will manage a complex caseload, provide specialist equipment prescription, and contribute to discharge planning within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This position offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and contribute to service improvement in a leading teaching hospital.
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify patients' rehabilitation, discharge planning and equipment needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions
Provide specialist assessment and prescription of complex equipment, including wheelchairs, adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to maximise independence and safety
Complete home and environmental visits to assess accessibility, identify risks and facilitate timely, safe discharge.
Deliver specialist rehabilitation for patients following limb amputation, supporting adaptation of activities of daily living and promoting functional recovery
Manage a complex caseload, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills to support patient-centred care planning
Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT to provide coordinated, high-quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes
Contribute to discharge planning processes, ensuring patients, families and carers are supported to transition safely between care settings
Support the development and delivery of innovative OT services, contributing to service improvement, quality initiatives and development of rehabilitation pathways
Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Leeds Way values, promoting
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