Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our supportive, forward-thinking Frailty Team. You will demonstrate excellent communication and prioritisation skills, alongside a flexible, person-centred approach to care.
We are open to Full Time, Part Time and BANK applicants for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a new challenge, wishing to broaden their clinical experience. The role offers the chance to develop a wide range of skills across multiple pathways, supporting professional development and career progression within the service.
You will work primarily within the Frailty Team, undertaking preventative assessments to reduce the progression of frailty and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. You will deliver timely, short-term interventions aimed at maintaining patient safety and independence at home.
There are also opportunities to contribute to other areas of the service, including supporting safe and timely hospital discharges.
You will be part of an expanding Frailty Hub, comprising anticipatory care, crisis response, and discharge pathways. The team works collaboratively with primary and secondary care services, social care, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service, ensuring an integrated approach to patient care.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out thorough assessments, including complex cases, to understand patients needs and create effective treatment plans.
- Plan and deliver personalised, goal-focused treatment using evidence-based practice.
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including social care and voluntary services.
- Provide advice and training to support lifestyle changes, helping patients improve daily living, work, education, and leisure skills.
- Manage and prioritise your caseload, adapting plans as needed and delegating tasks appropriately.
- Motivate patients and involve families/carers to support engagement in treatment.
- Communicate clearly using a range of methods, including with patients who have communication difficulties.
- Follow professional standards (RCOT and HCPC) and take responsibility for safe, effective practice.
- Support the team with complex cases and act as a point of contact for clinical queries.
- Monitor and evaluate your work using audits, outcome measures, and evidence-based practice.
- Provide supervision, support, and training to colleagues and students.
- Train patients, carers, and staff in the safe use of equipment.
- Keep up to date with best practice, especially in frailty care.
- Take part in and deliver training and development activities.
- Support service improvement through audits, research, and quality initiatives.
- Step in for senior staff or team leads when required.
- Recognise when to escalate issues beyond your role.
About us
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.
What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.
How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled
applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an
interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess patients, including complex cases, to create and review effective treatment plans.
- Deliver personalised, goal-focused treatment using evidence-based practice.
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including social care and voluntary services.
- Support patients with lifestyle changes to improve daily living, work, education, and leisure.
- Manage and prioritise your caseload, adapting plans and delegating tasks when needed.
- Motivate patients and involve families/carers in treatment.
- Communicate clearly, including with patients who have communication difficulties.
- Follow professional standards (RCOT/HCPC) and ensure safe, high-quality practice.
- Support complex cases and act as a point of contact for clinical queries.
- Monitor and evaluate your work through audits and outcome measures.
- Provide supervision, training, and support to colleagues and students.
- Train others in the safe use of equipment.
- Keep up to date with best practice, especially in frailty care.
- Take part in training, service development, and quality improvement.
- Step in for senior staff or team lead when required.
- Recognise when to escalate issues outside your role.
Business Responsibilities
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Act as a senior role model and support team development.
-
Promote and follow Nimbuscare values, policies, and standards.
-
Support new ways of working to improve quality.
-
Build strong working relationships.
-
Follow health & safety guidance and attend meetings/training.
Safeguarding
-
Follow safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.
-
Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns.
-
Keep safeguarding leads informed and follow procedures at all times.
Learning & Development
-
Take part in appraisals and ongoing training.
-
Keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
-
Share learning and best practice with the team.
Team Working
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Work effectively as part of the team and support others.
-
Manage your workload and accept delegated tasks.
-
Contribute ideas to improve team performance and patient care.
Confidentiality
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Handle all patient and organisational information confidentially.
-
Follow GDPR and data protection policies.
Health & Safety
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Work safely and manage risks in your role.
-
Follow infection control and report hazards.
-
Keep work areas safe and tidy.
Equality & Diversity
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Treat everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness.
-
Be inclusive and non-judgemental in your approach.
Quality
-
Take responsibility for your work and performance.
-
Manage time and resources effectively.
-
Support audits and continuous improvement.
-
Maintain a professional image.
Communication
-
Communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and partners.
-
Adapt communication to meet individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess patients, including complex cases, to create and review effective treatment plans.
- Deliver personalised, goal-focused treatment using evidence-based practice.
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including social care and voluntary services.
- Support patients with lifestyle changes to improve daily living, work, education, and leisure.
- Manage and prioritise your caseload, adapting plans and delegating tasks when needed.
- Motivate patients and involve families/carers in treatment.
- Communicate clearly, including with patients who have communication difficulties.
- Follow professional standards (RCOT/HCPC) and ensure safe, high-quality practice.
- Support complex cases and act as a point of contact for clinical queries.
- Monitor and evaluate your work through audits and outcome measures.
- Provide supervision, training, and support to colleagues and students.
- Train others in the safe use of equipment.
- Keep up to date with best practice, especially in frailty care.
- Take part in training, service development, and quality improvement.
- Step in for senior staff or team lead when required.
- Recognise when to escalate issues outside your role.
Business Responsibilities
-
Act as a senior role model and support team development.
-
Promote and follow Nimbuscare values, policies, and standards.
-
Support new ways of working to improve quality.
-
Build strong working relationships.
-
Follow health & safety guidance and attend meetings/training.
Safeguarding
-
Follow safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.
-
Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns.
-
Keep safeguarding leads informed and follow procedures at all times.
Learning & Development
-
Take part in appraisals and ongoing training.
-
Keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
-
Share learning and best practice with the team.
Team Working
-
Work effectively as part of the team and support others.
-
Manage your workload and accept delegated tasks.
-
Contribute ideas to improve team performance and patient care.
Confidentiality
-
Handle all patient and organisational information confidentially.
-
Follow GDPR and data protection policies.
Health & Safety
-
Work safely and manage risks in your role.
-
Follow infection control and report hazards.
-
Keep work areas safe and tidy.
Equality & Diversity
-
Treat everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness.
-
Be inclusive and non-judgemental in your approach.
Quality
-
Take responsibility for your work and performance.
-
Manage time and resources effectively.
-
Support audits and continuous improvement.
-
Maintain a professional image.
Communication
-
Communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and partners.
-
Adapt communication to meet individual needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Postgraduate training in frailty management, dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care Training in mentorship, or clinical supervision
Competencies/Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Other
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
- Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an OT role Supervision Experience of supervising junior staff or students within a clinical setting Demonstrated ability to lead on complex cases and provide clinical guidance to peers
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to service improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Postgraduate training in frailty management, dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care Training in mentorship, or clinical supervision
Competencies/Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Other
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
- Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an OT role Supervision Experience of supervising junior staff or students within a clinical setting Demonstrated ability to lead on complex cases and provide clinical guidance to peers
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to service improvement projects
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).
