Senior Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,880.72 to £41,033.12 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38880.72 - £41033.12 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Holgate, YO26 4GG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0260-26-0026 |
Summary
Assess patients, including complex cases, to create and review effective treatment plans. Deliver personalised, goal-focused treatment using evidence-based practice. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including social care and voluntary services. Support patients with lifestyle changes to improve daily living, work, education, and leisure. Manage and prioritise your caseload, adapting plans and delegating tasks when needed. Motivate patients and involve families/carers in treatment. Communicate clearly, including with patients who have communication difficulties. Follow professional standards (RCOT/HCPC) and ensure safe, high-quality practice. Support complex cases and act as a point of contact for clinical queries. Monitor and evaluate your work through audits and outcome measures. Provide supervision, training, and support to colleagues and students. Train others in the safe use of equipment. Keep up to date with best practice, especially in frailty care. Take part in training, service development, and quality improvement. Step in for senior staff or team lead when required. Recognise when to escalate issues outside your role. Business Responsibilities Act as a senior role model and support team development. Promote and follow Nimbuscare values, policies, and standards. Support new ways of working to improve quality. Build strong working relationships. Follow health & safety guidance and attend meetings/training. Safeguarding Follow safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults. Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns. Keep safeguarding leads informed and follow procedures at all times. Learning & Development Take part in appraisals and ongoing training. Keep your knowledge and skills up to date. Share learning and best practice with the team. Team Working Work effectively as part of the team and support others. Manage your workload and accept delegated tasks. Contribute ideas to improve team performance and patient care. Confidentiality Handle all patient and organisational information confidentially. Follow GDPR and data protection policies. Health & Safety Work safely and manage risks in your role. Follow infection control and report hazards. Keep work areas safe and tidy. Equality & Diversity Treat everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness. Be inclusive and non-judgemental in your approach. Quality Take responsibility for your work and performance. Manage time and resources effectively. Support audits and continuous improvement. Maintain a professional image. Communication Communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and partners. Adapt communication to meet individual needs.