Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0253 |
Summary
Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care within defined protocols, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital. To provide appropriate education to patients and carers in order to encourage patient participation in the management of their condition either on an individual or group basis. To liaise with, and involve patient's carers with patient's treatment as appropriate. Evaluate and process referrals from the designated ward(s) in order to ensure the patient receives the appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention. Set outcome related goals with the patient which are consistent with the standards of the department, in order to meet the needs of the patient. To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces. Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals. In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Acute Medicine OT clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times in accordance with the College of OT Code of Professional Conduct. Apply knowledge of OT process, in order to deliver appropriate treatment interventions and facilitate appropriate clinical decisions.