Senior Occupational Therapist

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	14 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	£42,839.00 i £46,142.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£42839.00 - £46142.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	21 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Leeds, LS7 1QB
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	F0100-26-2594

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Job Purpose Under the general direction of a Team Manager to provide a high quality and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to disabled adults, children and young people, carers and community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines. Core Responsibilities To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments. Assessments should have an occupational focus and aim to reduce barriers to inclusion. To undertake reablement assessments which have an occupational emphasis. To be responsible for the care planning for the whole process. To manage and monitor a workload of complex and diverse cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices together with professional guidance and support from team managers to safeguard and promote the welfare of individuals, families and carers. To develop, implement and review outcome focussed Occupational Therapy intervention to meet assessed needs and promote independent well-being and inclusion within delegated levels of responsibility. To identify specialist housing needs of disabled people and their families and support them in accessing suitable housing/adaptations To organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met. To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence, for example, recommendations for major adaptations and specialist/bespoke equipment. To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out complex moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate. To carry out complex moving and handling assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment, to reduce the risk for carers. To deliver, fit and collect equipment as appropriate, including necessary moving and handling of equipment. Following assessment provide/recommend complex and bespoke services to disabled adults, older people, children and young people which remove barriers to social inclusion, to improve quality of life for disabled people and their carers. To obtain the views of the disabled person during the assessment process and take into account their views when making recommendations for service provision. To take a lead for the enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services. To provide comprehensive knowledge of specialist equipment and complex adaptations to users, carers and less experienced members of the team. To provide expert advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members, both registered and unregistered. To provide support and professional supervision to new graduate OTs, OTs and unregistered staff and to ensure the person achieves the appropriate skills and competencies. To attend regular personal and professional Supervision with identified Supervisor. To provide practice education for OT students, including student placements and other student related activities. To maintain up to date accurate case notes and other records, write reports as required. To assist with recruitment and selection of new graduate OTs, Community OTs and unregistered staff. To contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities. To use management information systems, keep them up to date and be able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection. To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers. To work with other services within the council to deliver efficient and effective solutions to barriers faced by disabled people. To work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal To disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service. To develop and maintain effective relationships with disabled people, their families and carers: provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict, where appropriate. To work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of disabled adults, older people, children and young people. To contribute to safeguarding investigations, of disabled adults, older people, children and young people., in accordance with legislative requirements and Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures. Undertake risk assessments, identify needs and options. To identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures seeking guidance if required. To appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums. To work to and within the prescribed standards of the College of Occupational Therapists and be responsible for promoting awareness of these. To promote Occupational Therapy to colleagues both within and outside the Council. Be responsible for the development of practice by maintaining a knowledge of related theories and legislation and using evidence on which to base professional practice. To participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development. To be responsible for understanding and applying all relevant practice standards, policies and procedures. Maintain an awareness of related theories and legislation Maintain up to date personal CPD folder in order to retain registration with the HCPC. Under the direction of the team manager undertake specific pieces of work in relation to customer feedback, representations, complaints, multi-agency projects or service developments and make recommendations or action plans to implement these to improve service delivery. To deputise for the Disability Team Manager as and when required. To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Directorate policies and procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under Health and Safety policy and procedures. To actively promote and support Leeds City Councils and Directorate policies on Equality and Diversity. To undertake and other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate. Specific Responsibilities for Integrated Reviewing Team To be part of a citywide integrated reviewing team to customers who have 2 paid carers and large packages of care. To undertake complex moving and handling risk assessments with customers and carers both paid and unpaid, and make recommendations to reduce the packages of care either by change in process or equipment. To provide detailed moving and handling plans to care providers and provide expert advice, support and guidance. To work with care agencies to ensure staff are competent to undertake single handed care. Priorities will be: people who have been discharged from hospital, with a new package of care, where there are two carer staff members people who, have a large package of care, would benefit from a full functional assessment, with an aim to reduce the package of care where: They have not seen an occupational therapist before Where the person has no equipment to support them The Occupational Therapists will work closely with social workers in the Integrated Reviewing Team To work to agreed KPIs for numbers of assessments to be completed on a weekly basis To provide detailed performance information on a weekly basis to evidence savings made, and any expenditure spent on equipment.