Community Occupational Therapist - Leeds

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Adults Services</strong></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary (Minimum 3 months)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (Monday to Friday) – Part-time may be considered for the right applicant</p> <p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Band 6 Occupational Therapist</strong> to join their team in Leeds. This role involves working with <strong>adult patients across a wide range of clinical areas</strong>, providing specialist occupational therapy interventions and supporting independence.</p> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Deliver occupational therapy interventions for adults, covering: <ul> <li>Older people, frailty, falls, dementia</li> <li>MSK and Neuro (including Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis)</li> <li>Medical and orthopaedic conditions</li> </ul> </li> <li>Independently hold, prioritize, and manage a caseload.</li> <li>Provide <strong>long-arm advice and supervision</strong> where required.</li> <li>Apply knowledge of <strong>Mental Capacity Act (MCA)</strong> and support patients making unwise decisions.</li> <li>Assess and recommend <strong>equipment provision, aids, and adaptations</strong>.</li> <li>Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.</li> <li>Broad clinical experience working with adults across multiple specialties.</li> <li>Awareness/experience of MCA and decision-making processes.</li> <li>Basic knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations.</li> <li><strong>Car driver with access to own vehicle and business insurance</strong> (essential for commuting across hub areas).</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Why Join Our Client?</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Supportive team environment with long-arm supervision available.</li> <li>Opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas and make a real impact.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time considered).</li> <li>Competitive rates and minimum 3-month contract.</li> </ul> </div>