Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your clinical skills by being involved in the development of a dynamic and changing Community Occupational Therapy Service?

Mid Yorkshire teaching NHS Trust, in partnership with Wakefield Council Adult Social Care, provides community-based assessments for Adults within the Wakefield District.

We are looking for a committed and motivated practitioner who wishes to develop their clinical skills within a community setting.

You must be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the needs of clients with a range of health and social issues that affect their daily living activities.

The occupational therapist will be working within a small team

This will be a full-time post of 37.5 hours a week. You will be based at the Civic centre at Castleford, whoever this will be subject to change soon.

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the capacity to work independently but under the supervision of senior team members. You will receive clinical supervision / mentorship and a robust personal development plan to support and develop your practice.

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a team consisting of a manager band 7 occupational therapist, band 6/5 occupational therapists, alongside band 4 technical instructors.
• Once inducted we offer the option of hybrid working on a 40 percent home working and 60 percent office based.
• You will be responsible for moving and handling assessments/risk assessments, equipment and minor adaptation requests, and initial assessments for major adaptations.
• To independently and effectively self manage a defined caseload within the community occupational therapy team using evidence based, client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• There is a requirement to keep up to date records using electronic care systems.
• To be responsible for the day to day supervision of junior staff and/or students within the team, as designated by the Occupational Therapy manager.
• To contribute to the clinical and professional development of the Occupational Therapy service.
• You will need to be able to work independently out in the community. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.

For further information please contact Lynne McCool Team Manager, telephone 01977 723922.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.