Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist
Location: Leeds, UK (Areas covered: Morley, Beeston, Kippax, Middleton)
Salary: Up to £26 Hourly
Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Fantastic Opportunity for a Community Occupational Therapist in Leeds

Step into a rewarding role as a Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist in Leeds, covering key neighbourhoods including Morley, Beeston, Kippax, and Middleton. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £26, giving you the chance to thrive in a supportive, community-focused team with excellent prospects for ongoing development.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and life while gaining varied experiences across clinical environments.

• Diverse Caseload: Encounter a wide range of cases that keep your role engaging and continually evolving.

• Skill Enhancement: Build your expertise with exposure to multiple specialisms, including neurology, frailty, dementia, and orthopaedics.

• Competitive Pay: Maximise your earnings in a fulfilling, people-centred role.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated team where long-arm advice and supervision are readily available.

What you will do:

• Independently manage and prioritise a caseload across multiple Leeds community hubs.

• Provide expert care and assessments for adults with varied needs, including frailty, falls, dementia, MSK, and neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's, MS).

• Apply the Mental Capacity Act when supporting clients in decision-making processes.

• Recommend and provide basic equipment, aids, and adaptations to support independent living.

• Travel across designated areas-car driver with business insurance is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience

• Strong understanding of community-based care and equipment provision

• A compassion