Specialist Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist role based at the inpatient learning disability unit at Townend Court, Hull. The successful candidate will provide assessments and treatments to adults with learning disabilities, often with complex needs, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves managing a caseload, assessing and implementing interventions, and contributing to service development. It offers opportunities to work across the Intensive Support Team and develop skills in a specialist field.
Essential criteria
- Registration with the HCPC
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
- Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Skills and Competencies
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Registration with the HCPC
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
- Basic IT skills
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Skills and Competencies
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist based at the inpatient learning disability unit at Townend Court, Hull. The successful candidate will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, providing assessments and treatments to adults with a learning disability, often with complex needs, who are admitted to the inpatient unit.
We are a well-established, small team of friendly, motivated, and committed individuals. You will receive regular individual supervision, CPD, training, and support within the role to help you transfer your existing skills and develop competencies in this specialist field.
This role will mainly be Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Some flexibility in working days and hours is negotiable, while maintaining a balance between service requirements and your work-life balance.
The successful candidate will be based on the Townend Court inpatient unit; however, they will also work across the Intensive Support Team (IST). The Townend Court Inpatient Unit and the IST work collaboratively, and the successful candidate will be pivotal in strengthening these working relationships.
This role provides the opportunity to develop skills and experience across two closely linked services whi
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