Job summary
Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist Short Term Care Beds.

Are you ready for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Wharfedale Recovery Hub.

Wharfedale Recovery Hub provides short-term rehabilitation for individuals who no longer require acute hospital care but are not yet able to be supported safely at home. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to adults, supporting their recovery and preparation for discharge home.

The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, including the management of long-term conditions, falls prevention, and facilitating timely hospital discharges. This diversity provides excellent opportunities to develop a broad and transferable skill set.

You will work holistically with patients, using health coaching and self-management approaches to support them in achieving their personal goals.

Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively, drawing on shared expertise, and appropriately delegating or signposting to other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

You will deliver and facilitate high-quality rehabilitation to support patients in achieving their individual goals, maximising opportunities for independence and enabling them to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Working in partnership with patients and their families, you will undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and care programmes, using person-centred and strengths-based approaches to promote involvement, choice and empowerment.

You will support recovery and optimise independence by working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to ensure holistic, coordinated care.

Through effective communication, goal-setting and shared decision-making, you will help patients progress safely towards discharge while promoting self-management, confidence and long-term wellbeing.

For more Information about this job, please contact Paula Simpson Operational Service Manager paula.simpson3@nhs.net

About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: VPF31B8676
Job locations: City Wide, Wharfedale Hospital Newall Carr Road Otley LS21 2LY, Recovery Hub South Leeds Beeston LS11 7DB, Recovery Hub Northwest Yeadon LS19 7JN ,Recovery Hub East Seacroft LS14 Leeds LS21 2LY United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: City Wide, Wharfedale Hospital Newall Carr Road Otley LS21 2LY, Recovery Hub South Leeds Beeston LS11 7DB, Recovery Hub Northwest Yeadon LS19 7JN ,Recovery Hub East Seacroft LS14 Leeds LS21 2LY United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Service Manager
Paula Simpson
paula.simpson3@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.