Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our popular Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This is a fixed term post 6 months contract.
Rotations are based at Pinderfields, Pontefract, Dewsbury and Community. Rotations are 6 monthly and include:
- Respiratory and surgery
- Trauma, orthopaedics and amputees
- Hospital avoidance and complex care
- Complex care
- Neurology
- Spinal Injuries
- Community MY Therapy
- Children
- Burns Therapy
- Hand Therapy
This is a 7day service, and the post holder will participate in the rota.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Manage a caseload using the OT process.
- Complete assessments, deliver interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Prescribe equipment/adaptations and conduct assessments in ward, home, and community settings.
- Adapt communication and treatment for complex needs.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT, and external agencies.
- Participate in MDT planning and provide clear advice on treatment and equipment.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate clinical records, reports, and statistics.
- Countersign documentation from unregistered staff.
Leadership
- Ensure practice meets professional/Trust standards.
- Support delegation and supervision of junior staff.
- Contribute to service quality and deputise for seniors.
Training
- Support training and supervision of students and staff.
- Contribute to inservice education and share CPD learning.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001469
- Job locations: Trustwide UK, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of professional practice with a range of conditions in a variety of clinical settings
- Ability to travel within a community setting.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - Rotational - Fixed term with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in Wakefield, 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 Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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