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To a specialist level: Occupational Therapy Process - screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and plan discharge
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Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? The Adult Therapies & Psychological Services CSU are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for 1 WTE (37.5hrs) Band 6 Occupational Therapist to become part of our team on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the neurosciences occupational therapy band 6 rotation, where you'll gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialist areas, including:
acute stroke
stroke rehabilitation
critical care
neurosurgery
neurology
neuro-oncology (in-patient and out-patient) neuro
rehabilitation
Rotations are 12 months in duration, providing the opportunity to fully integrate into teams, develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge, and contribute to ongoing service development across the wider neurosciences pathway.
Occupational Therapy is highly regarded and has a strong profile within all these clinical areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in every setting and with community system partners.
Rotations are based across the Trusts three main sites of Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Weekend working may be required depending on the rotation. The neurosciences team is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based care and rehabilitation. The role requires a flexible approach and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex workload.
As a Band 6 therapist you will support the Band 7 Therapist in leading and developing the service. Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.
Interviews taking place the week commencing 9th November 2026 and will be face to face at Leeds General Infirmary.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 14 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002349
- Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Shortlisting Date: 01.11.2026 Interview Date: 09.11.2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
The Neuroscience occupational therapy team is a dynamic, supportive group of registered and unregistered occupational therapists dedicated to helping people rebuild independence and quality of life after neurological illness or injury. Working across the pathway from acute care, rehabilitation, to enable discharge to the community. The team supports patients with a wide range of complex conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.
The successful candidate will receive regular support and supervision and yearly appraisal to progress your career development. Training will be in the form of joint working with experienced therapists and participation in the monthly neuro-in service training programme.
What you will bring to the role
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the below skills, experience and knowledge and can evidence this in their application form:
- commitment to patient centred and compassionate care
- possess relevant neuro clinical knowledge
- be skilled in complex caseload management
- experienced in hospital discharge planning
- be able to supervise others
- values team working
- effective written and verbal communication skills
flexible approach to duties and working
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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