Job summary
Are you about to finish your degree and looking for your first job or perhaps a working already and looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has opened up for an additional Band 5 to join our ICAN Occupational Therapy team.
The job involves working with children and young people with health needs, and their families, to identify functional/participation needs, set collaborative goals and advise on strategies to achieve these goals. Initially this may done within a face to face clinic session or telephone call; follow up sessions may be required by telephone, in clinic, home or education settings, including the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres. You will contribute to EHCPs and work with other agencies i.e. social care and CHAD OT team. For our complex caseload you will assess, recommend and review specialist equipment covering seating, toileting, bathing and moving and handling. You will also offer more specialist advice and strategies to meet goals, closely working with the physios around night-time positioning and moving and handling.
Main duties of the job
If you are the right candidate, you will have a strong desire to support children and families achieve the goals important to them. You will have experience working in the community with some experience of childrens need and clinical knowledge of occupation-centred practice. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential with applicants able to manage a caseload, support the wider MDT and deliver of a range of interventions across the service. You will have opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge in assessment and interventions (including provision of specialist equipment) and theoretical knowledge. You will be self-motivated, collaborative and willing to participate in designing and delivering new models of care. You will be supported to manage your own caseload, plan your own diary, delegate work to our OT supporter worker colleagues whilst progressing through the Band 5 competencies to become an autonomous practitioner. You will have evidence of continuing professional development and some knowledge of the Children and Families Act. You will have opportunities to support students on placement.
For further information contact Helen Birch h.birch@nhs.net
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
- Date posted: 10 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP3C4072B0
- Job locations: Citywide - Head Office - Building 3 White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 5 with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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