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To carry a variable clinical caseload of patients within the Acute Response and Rehabilitation in the Community and Hospital Service (ARCH) providing ... Role: Senior Occupational Therapist, Category: Health & Social Care
Senior Occupational Therapist: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
To carry a variable clinical caseload of patients within the Acute Response and Rehabilitation in the Community and Hospital Service (ARCH) providing occupational therapy assessments addressing occupational therapy performance, skills deficits, self-maintenance and cognitive function.
To provide assessments and interventions which support an ‘admission avoidance’ or ‘home first’ approach enabling patients to receive care in their usual place of residence wherever possible
To provide rehabilitation and advice to patients either at home or in hospital/rehabilitation bed to enable them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life
Main duties of the job
1 To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions to a wide range of patients as required.
2 Training and supporting other staff to manage of patient conditions and deliver skilled, high quality care.
3 To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload of patients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
4 To work with clients, relatives and carers to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of an overall care plan.
5 To advise on, and prescribe, specialist, assistive equipment and adaptations for the home.
About us
Harrogate and District (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the (Company Name - Subscribers only), where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3349R
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Rowe on 07774 279654 or anna.rowe1@(Company Name - Subscribers only).net Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Rowe on 07774 279654 or anna.rowe1@(Company Name - Subscribers only).net
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Minimum 18 months post graduate experience
- Experience of a range of medical and neurological conditions
- Experience of Occupational Therapy work within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Desirable
- Working towards post graduate qualification, such as an MSc
- Completed or working towards professional practice educator’s qualification
- Experience of service development
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Minimum 18 months post graduate experience
- Experience of a range of medical and neurological conditions
- Experience of Occupational Therapy work within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Desirable
- Working towards post graduate qualification, such as an MSc
- Completed or working towards professional practice educator’s qualification
- Experience of service development