Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S11 9BF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9457-26-0080 |
Summary
Domain Duties/Responsibilities Clinical To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention Communication To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes Documentation To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards Professional ethics To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs Leadership supervision & appraisal To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal Training staff & students To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting Service development & delivery To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within you area To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan Professional development To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship Clinical governance, quality, standards To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision Self and resource Management To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate Research & practice development To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.