Care Plus Group

Senior Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

Community Inpatient Unit provides Rehabilitation, Re-ablement and recovery interventions for adults in North East Lincolnshire. The service will promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and premature admissions to long-term care, support timely discharge from hospital and maximise independent living wherever possible. Multi-professional staff will collaborate with individuals to ensure they achieve their full potential in terms of their level of independence, health, and wellbeing.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist

Department: Community Inpatient Unit

Hours: 37.5 Permanent

Rota Pattern:Full or Part Time hours Monday - Friday flexible working to meet the needs of the service

Salary Range 6 £36,806 - £44,717 per annum.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Occupational therapist to join the therapy team at Care Plus Group.

The post holder will perform advanced therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide a diagnosis and to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.

The post holder will be responsible for managing own caseload and a defined area of service, working without direct supervision.

You will supervise, educate and assess students, assistants and junior staff and provide specialised advice/training to other health care professionals in the specific clinical area.

The post holder will undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical leads/manager of service changes to practice. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to the development of service protocols.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,806 to £44,717 a year Range 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-26-011

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
  • Ability to transport self and other around the area and to deadlines

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy with State Registered
  • Post graduate training across a range of specialised clinical areas

Desirable

  • Relevant accredited courses

Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of specialist rotations
  • Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning skills
  • Able to manage own caseload
  • Evidence of supervising staff
  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Presentations to wider audiences
  • Clinical education of students, assistants or other staff
  • Responsibility for clinical governance/audit activities
  • Involvement in research

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Effective 1:1 and group teaching skills
  • Evidence of participation in departmental clinical governance/audit activities
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Able to motivate others, including patients and team members
  • Effective supervision skills
  • Empathetic approach
  • Working knowledge of Systm One or similar
  • Awareness of legal responsibilities within remit of role
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
  • Ability to transport self and other around the area and to deadlines

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy with State Registered
  • Post graduate training across a range of specialised clinical areas

Desirable

  • Relevant accredited courses

Experience

Essential

  • Broad range of specialist rotations
  • Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning skills
  • Able to manage own caseload
  • Evidence of supervising staff
  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Presentations to wider audiences
  • Clinical education of students, assistants or other staff
  • Responsibility for clinical governance/audit activities
  • Involvement in research

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Effective 1:1 and group teaching skills
  • Evidence of participation in departmental clinical governance/audit activities
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Able to motivate others, including patients and team members
  • Effective supervision skills
  • Empathetic approach
  • Working knowledge of Systm One or similar
  • Awareness of legal responsibilities within remit of role

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

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Physiotherapist - Therapy Team Lead CIU

Helen McBride

helen.mcbride2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,806 to £44,717 a year Range 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-26-011

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Supporting documents

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