Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 18 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: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S35 0JW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9457-26-0083 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in inpatient and community settings and on home visits. To maintain clinical records To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR 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 service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention Communication To establish effective communication networks with service users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other services and agencies To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions regarding service user programmes To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes Documentation To ensure that up to date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards Professional Ethics To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users 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 and Students To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in the setting Service Development and Delivery To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the area To participate in the delivery of the OT/AHP (strategic) development plan Professional Development To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice 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 To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in relevant development opportunities, achieve preceptorship. To record learning outcomes in line with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards (in a portfolio). Clinical Governance, Quality and Standards To contribute to the Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility regarding 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 and Practice Development To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.