SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU74L7 HU13SA |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33468 |
Summary
Senior Occupational Therapist
Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull?
Are you looking for a new challenge as an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist?
Then join our evolving Occupational Therapy workforce. We are looking for experienced Senior Occupational Therapists (part time can be considered). The salary point for is 39,862- 42,839 pro rata, this grade attracts an additional £3000 market rate supplement (subject to annual review). We offer a progression package that supports staff to move up between grades through a portfolio process.
Recognising the workforce demand these posts are enhanced with a market rate pay supplement in excess of the top of the substantive grade. An annual review will take place which could reduce, increase or remove the enhancement subject to market conditions.
If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist and hold a HCPC registration and are enthusiastic and motivated, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We have many opportunities for professional development that will enable you to broaden your experience across Adult Social Care. We will provide support and opportunities to enhance and progress your Leadership Skills and your clinical expertise as well as to be involved with our research partnership with the Curiosity Partnership.
In Hull, Occupational Therapy is a vital function of Adult Social Care, ensuring that individuals can maintain their independence and live life to the fullest in their own homes. We have established a close working relationship with multi-disciplinary teams across adult social care, and health colleagues within the NHS and as such we are not only able to collectively offer exceptional care and support to the people of Hull but also can offer excellent training, support, and development in your career.
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, the role will support the understanding and application of emerging evidence regarding a trauma informed approach to people accessing adult social care whilst defining the approach that envisions Hull as a trauma informed city. To apply the principals of Rights based inclusive practice, which is anti oppressive, anti racist and anti discriminatory. To use solution focussed conversations, and agree goals with people as part of a proportionate assessment process. Where appropriate to contribute to, or lead on the statutory assessment and review of individuals care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
As a valued leader, you will be providing supervision and clinical oversight to other qualified Occupational Therapy Staff and Occupational Therapy Assistants, as well as carrying a complex case load. You will contribute and lead on service development, policy and process for Occupational Therapy and ensure OT is embedded within the wider Social Care offer.
You will be using your specialist skills in the follow areas
Functional assessment
Intervention planning to increase individuals independence and reduce their care needs
Provision of highly specialised equipment
Provision of major complex adaptations
Specialised moving and handling skills
Cognitive assessment
Trauma informed care
Assessment and recommendations of complex adapted housing needs
Positive risk assessment
Capacity assessment and Best interest decision making
Highly specialised Moving and handling assessment
You will also have the opportunity to work with a varied case load including:
Complex long term neurological conditions
Life limiting illnesses
Offenders within prison and in the community
Homelessness
Hording
Self neglect
Short term intervention with those recovering from illness/ injury
Learning difficulties and autism
Children transitioning into adulthood (16-25)
Carers
Sound interesting? We also offer a variety of opportunities to rotate between teams and work flexibly including full or part time hours, 7 or 5 day working and possible term time only working by negotiation. (7 day working includes weekends on a rota basis with alternative days off in the week)
Please get in contact Megan Porteous if you have any questions or would like to discuss the available opportunities further on 01482 822 819.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull?
Are you looking for a new challenge as an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist?
Then join our evolving Occupational Therapy workforce. We are looking for experienced Senior Occupational Therapists (part time can be considered). The salary point for is 39,862- 42,839 pro rata, this grade attracts an additional £3000 market rate supplement (subject to annual review). We offer a progression package that supports staff to move up between grades through a portfolio process.
Recognising the workforce demand these posts are enhanced with a market rate pay supplement in excess of the top of the substantive grade. An annual review will take place which could reduce, increase or remove the enhancement subject to market conditions.
If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist and hold a HCPC registration and are enthusiastic and motivated, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We have many opportunities for professional development that will enable you to broaden your experience across Adult Social Care. We will provide support and opportunities to enhance and progress your Leadership Skills and your clinical expertise as well as to be involved with our research partnership with the Curiosity Partnership.
In Hull, Occupational Therapy is a vital function of Adult Social Care, ensuring that individuals can maintain their independence and live life to the fullest in their own homes. We have established a close working relationship with multi-disciplinary teams across adult social care, and health colleagues within the NHS and as such we are not only able to collectively offer exceptional care and support to the people of Hull but also can offer excellent training, support, and development in your career.
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, the role will support the understanding and application of emerging evidence regarding a trauma informed approach to people accessing adult social care whilst defining the approach that envisions Hull as a trauma informed city. To apply the principals of Rights based inclusive practice, which is anti oppressive, anti racist and anti discriminatory. To use solution focussed conversations, and agree goals with people as part of a proportionate assessment process. Where appropriate to contribute to, or lead on the statutory assessment and review of individuals care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
As a valued leader, you will be providing supervision and clinical oversight to other qualified Occupational Therapy Staff and Occupational Therapy Assistants, as well as carrying a complex case load. You will contribute and lead on service development, policy and process for Occupational Therapy and ensure OT is embedded within the wider Social Care offer.
You will be using your specialist skills in the follow areas
Functional assessment
Intervention planning to increase individuals independence and reduce their care needs
Provision of highly specialised equipment
Provision of major complex adaptations
Specialised moving and handling skills
Cognitive assessment
Trauma informed care
Assessment and recommendations of complex adapted housing needs
Positive risk assessment
Capacity assessment and Best interest decision making
Highly specialised Moving and handling assessment
You will also have the opportunity to work with a varied case load including:
Complex long term neurological conditions
Life limiting illnesses
Offenders within prison and in the community
Homelessness
Hording
Self neglect
Short term intervention with those recovering from illness/ injury
Learning difficulties and autism
Children transitioning into adulthood (16-25)
Carers
Sound interesting? We also offer a variety of opportunities to rotate between teams and work flexibly including full or part time hours, 7 or 5 day working and possible term time only working by negotiation. (7 day working includes weekends on a rota basis with alternative days off in the week)
Please get in contact Megan Porteous if you have any questions or would like to discuss the available opportunities further on 01482 822 819.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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