Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Occupational Therpaist

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

Are you ready for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Wharfedale Recovery Hub on a fixed term/secondment. Wharfedale Recovery Hub provides short-term rehabilitation for individuals who no longer require acute hospital care but are not yet able to be supported safely at home. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to adults, supporting their recovery and preparation for discharge home. The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, including the management of long-term conditions, falls prevention, and facilitating timely hospital discharges. This diversity provides excellent opportunities to develop a broad and transferable skill set. You will work holistically with patients, using health coaching and self-management approaches to support them in achieving their personal goals.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively, drawing on shared expertise, and appropriately delegating or signposting to other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. You will deliver and facilitate high-quality rehabilitation to support patients in achieving their individual goals, maximising opportunities for independence and enabling them to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Working in partnership with patients and their families, you will undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and care programmes, using person-centred and strengths-based approaches to promote involvement, choice and empowerment. You will support recovery and optimise independence by working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to ensure holistic, coordinated care. Through effective communication, goal-setting and shared decision-making, you will help patients progress safely towards discharge while promoting self-management, confidence and long-term wellbeing. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Paula Simpson Operational Service Manager paula.simpson3@nhs.net Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP23B5A23B

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS21 2LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS21 2LY


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS21 2LY


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Paula Simpson

paula.simpson3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP23B5A23B

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS21 2LY


Supporting documents

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