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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
- Experience
An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
- Experience
An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance
- Experience
An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
- Experience
Competent IT skills
- Experience
Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task-based adaptations
- Experience
Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education
- Experience
Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers
- Qualifications
Occupational Therapy Qualification
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in palliative, elderly, or neurological care
- Qualifications
Training in specialist equipment assessment or provision
Job summary
Bank Occupational Therapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice,
Grove Road, Headingley, LS62AE
Ad Hoc hours per week
£22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends
Main duties of the job
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist to help us get there.
About us
Benefits
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Company pension scheme
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.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
OR
www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. Were committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the Offer an Interview scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.
If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience £22.96 per hour (DOE) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0475-26-0094
- Job locations: Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Wheatfields House, Wood Lane, Headingley, LEEDS, LS6 2AE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Youll be responsible for
Assessment of service user needs and to develop an appropriate person centred treatment programme to meet individual needs
Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice, reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience.
Liaising and communicating with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Bank Occupational Therapist with Sue Ryder in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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