Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 14 November 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist (equivalent to a band 5 to 6 dependant on experience), who has excellent communication and prioritisation skills with a flexible person-centred approach to join our supportive team.
Would you like to join a dynamic and successful team that is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of patients within our community?
If you are looking for a fresh start or seeking a new challenge, this role offers you the ability to develop a broad range of skills and capabilities across a number of disciplines, leading to further career progression.
Looking for a role where you will be working with some of the city's most vulnerable people. With the Frailty team your role will primarily be providing preventative assessments to support the team in preventing progression of frailty and unnecessary admissions to hospital. Providing short term interventions that will support maintaining safety and independence at home. You will also have the opportunity to work in other areas including expediting early discharges from hospital.
You will be working as part of an expanding Frailty HUB which has anticipatory, crisis and discharge arms. We integrate with other services, both primary and secondary care, social services, CVS and YAS.
Main duties of the job
To complete Occupational Therapy assessments to in the community preventing admission to hospital and frailty progression.
To provide training, supervision and advice to therapy assistants, and other therapists/ nurses in the team
To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of community therapy service, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To maintain close working relationships with other health professionals /referrers to ensure efficient, effective, and appropriate delivery of the service.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work is essential.
About us
Our team is made up of a highly skilled, experienced and varied work force doing their very best for our patients.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
6.6 weeks pro rota holiday
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
NHS Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
Mileage allowance
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,208.29 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0260-25-0110
Job locations
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To undertake the specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and management, of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of patients within the Community Frailty Team. This will involve working with individuals, groups, carers and relevant others, providing specialist assessment and treatment in the home environment across York City locality.
To determine clinical need and intervention indicated. To work as an autonomous practitioner; holding responsibility for own caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive problems.
To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource providing information and advice regarding patients within the Community Frailty Team.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy. To contribute to the collection of business-related information to inform service development and priorities.
To work flexibly as a member of the department responding to relevant service needs.
Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.
To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated; however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Primary Care and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
Initiate evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.
Development of Occupational Therapist role within Community Frailty Team.
To contribute to appropriate clinical networks which may be at a local, regional or national level.
To provide professional, competent and efficient care which meets patients health and social needs and that promotes a reduction in the number of inappropriate hospital admissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/ multi-pathology presentations. Specialist functional assessment of cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor skills, which may include the use of standardised testing. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, to provide an accurate treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.
To formulate and deliver a specialist, individual, goal-orientated treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment e.g. treatment techniques and principles, equipment provision and other alternative options.
To maintain robust working relationships with the wider MDT including social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
To provide training and advice on changes and adaptations to the patients lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs. To address occupational performance and skills deficits enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education and leisure.
Take responsibility for organising, triaging, and prioritising own caseload in line with service and patient needs. Adapt and readjust plans as situations change or arise, ensuring timely and effective interventions. Appropriately delegate duties to other members of staff to support safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery
Motivate and encourage patients to participate in treatment programmes and where necessary alter treatment to maximise potential. To include families, carers and support staff in treatment programmes.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and relevant others. The caseload will include individuals who have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
Work in line with the clinical guidelines of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, maintaining a working knowledge of both national and local standards. Take responsibility for the quality, effectiveness, and safety of own practice.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures individually or with colleagues.
To provide clinical supervision and support to colleagues as required. To supervise and educate junior staff within the workplace.
Provide safe and effective training and education on all prescribed equipment, ensuring patients, carers, and relevant professionals are confident and competent in its use.
To maintain and develop knowledge of current evidence-based practice and develop specialist knowledge of common presentations within frailty.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, and delivery of in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service evaluation, audit and research projects.
To deputise for senior staff in their absence taking responsibility for operational management off the team. To contribute to flexible working practices according to service needs.
The ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred for specialist investigation because it falls outside of the scope of the role and your professional knowledge.
Business responsibilities:
Act as a positive role model.
Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace
Adhere to Health & Safety and educate staff within your role.
Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.
To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.
To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.
Apply Nimbuscare policies, standards and guidance.
Safeguarding:
Everyone within Nimbuscare has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults), children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the DOH Policy No Secrets (2000), and the principles of safeguarding as they apply to Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults) in relation to your work.
Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect.
Ensure the Nimbuscare Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people.
Adhere to Nimbuscare and local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures.
Learning and development:
You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments.
Team working:
Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Confidentiality:
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to customers and their carers, Nimbuscare staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to Nimbuscare as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to customers, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Nimbuscare may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Nimbuscare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
This list is not an exhaustive list of your duties, please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To undertake the specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and management, of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of patients within the Community Frailty Team. This will involve working with individuals, groups, carers and relevant others, providing specialist assessment and treatment in the home environment across York City locality.
To determine clinical need and intervention indicated. To work as an autonomous practitioner; holding responsibility for own caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive problems.
To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource providing information and advice regarding patients within the Community Frailty Team.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy. To contribute to the collection of business-related information to inform service development and priorities.
To work flexibly as a member of the department responding to relevant service needs.
Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.
To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated; however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Primary Care and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
Initiate evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.
Development of Occupational Therapist role within Community Frailty Team.
To contribute to appropriate clinical networks which may be at a local, regional or national level.
To provide professional, competent and efficient care which meets patients health and social needs and that promotes a reduction in the number of inappropriate hospital admissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/ multi-pathology presentations. Specialist functional assessment of cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor skills, which may include the use of standardised testing. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, to provide an accurate treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.
To formulate and deliver a specialist, individual, goal-orientated treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment e.g. treatment techniques and principles, equipment provision and other alternative options.
To maintain robust working relationships with the wider MDT including social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
To provide training and advice on changes and adaptations to the patients lifestyle considering the environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs. To address occupational performance and skills deficits enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education and leisure.
Take responsibility for organising, triaging, and prioritising own caseload in line with service and patient needs. Adapt and readjust plans as situations change or arise, ensuring timely and effective interventions. Appropriately delegate duties to other members of staff to support safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery
Motivate and encourage patients to participate in treatment programmes and where necessary alter treatment to maximise potential. To include families, carers and support staff in treatment programmes.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and relevant others. The caseload will include individuals who have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
Work in line with the clinical guidelines of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, maintaining a working knowledge of both national and local standards. Take responsibility for the quality, effectiveness, and safety of own practice.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures individually or with colleagues.
To provide clinical supervision and support to colleagues as required. To supervise and educate junior staff within the workplace.
Provide safe and effective training and education on all prescribed equipment, ensuring patients, carers, and relevant professionals are confident and competent in its use.
To maintain and develop knowledge of current evidence-based practice and develop specialist knowledge of common presentations within frailty.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, and delivery of in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service evaluation, audit and research projects.
To deputise for senior staff in their absence taking responsibility for operational management off the team. To contribute to flexible working practices according to service needs.
The ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred for specialist investigation because it falls outside of the scope of the role and your professional knowledge.
Business responsibilities:
Act as a positive role model.
Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace
Adhere to Health & Safety and educate staff within your role.
Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.
To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.
To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.
Apply Nimbuscare policies, standards and guidance.
Safeguarding:
Everyone within Nimbuscare has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults), children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the DOH Policy No Secrets (2000), and the principles of safeguarding as they apply to Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults) in relation to your work.
Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect.
Ensure the Nimbuscare Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people.
Adhere to Nimbuscare and local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures.
Learning and development:
You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments.
Team working:
Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Confidentiality:
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to customers and their carers, Nimbuscare staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to Nimbuscare as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to customers, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Nimbuscare may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Nimbuscare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
This list is not an exhaustive list of your duties, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC) registered
- Experience of working in an OT role
- Communication Skills:
- Able to calmly, professionally, and efficiently identify and respond to patients and internal stakeholders needs.
- Demonstrates warmth, reassurance, and professionalism when delivering care or support.
- Skilled in signposting and referring patients appropriately to ensure they receive timely, effective interventions.
- IT Skills:
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications and confident in learning new clinical systems.
- Able to accurately input, interrogate, and manage data with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates understanding of data confidentiality, processes, and procedures.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Postgraduate training in frailty management, dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Attributes Teamwork: Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across urgent care, surgery, and wider clinical teams.
- Autonomy: Makes sound clinical decisions independently, drawing on professional knowledge and judgement while recognising professional boundaries.
- Time & Workload Management: Manages unpredictable and fluctuating caseloads effectively, adapting to changing priorities and using appropriate communication methods.
- Problem-Solving: Recognises when issues require escalation or referral to specialist services, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
- Resilience and Positive Attitude: Responds to challenges constructively with a commitment to learning, improvement, and service development.
- Patient Focus: Maintains high standards of patient and stakeholder care, striving to deliver an excellent and continuously improving service.
- Results-Orientated: Works efficiently to deadlines, demonstrating motivation to achieve personal and team objectives.
- Confidentiality: Consistently adheres to organisational policies regarding confidentiality and data protection.
- Organisation and Prioritisation: Plans and prioritises workload effectively, balancing competing demands with consideration for urgency and importance.
Other
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC) registered
- Experience of working in an OT role
- Communication Skills:
- Able to calmly, professionally, and efficiently identify and respond to patients and internal stakeholders needs.
- Demonstrates warmth, reassurance, and professionalism when delivering care or support.
- Skilled in signposting and referring patients appropriately to ensure they receive timely, effective interventions.
- IT Skills:
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications and confident in learning new clinical systems.
- Able to accurately input, interrogate, and manage data with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates understanding of data confidentiality, processes, and procedures.
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Postgraduate training in frailty management, dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Attributes Teamwork: Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across urgent care, surgery, and wider clinical teams.
- Autonomy: Makes sound clinical decisions independently, drawing on professional knowledge and judgement while recognising professional boundaries.
- Time & Workload Management: Manages unpredictable and fluctuating caseloads effectively, adapting to changing priorities and using appropriate communication methods.
- Problem-Solving: Recognises when issues require escalation or referral to specialist services, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
- Resilience and Positive Attitude: Responds to challenges constructively with a commitment to learning, improvement, and service development.
- Patient Focus: Maintains high standards of patient and stakeholder care, striving to deliver an excellent and continuously improving service.
- Results-Orientated: Works efficiently to deadlines, demonstrating motivation to achieve personal and team objectives.
- Confidentiality: Consistently adheres to organisational policies regarding confidentiality and data protection.
- Organisation and Prioritisation: Plans and prioritises workload effectively, balancing competing demands with consideration for urgency and importance.
Other
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nimbuscare Ltd
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Nimbuscare Ltd
Address
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG
Employer's website
Employer contact details
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Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,208.29 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0260-25-0110
Job locations
Nimbuscare Limited
Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive
Holgate
York
YO26 4GG