Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Specialist Falls Service
A4C Band: 6
Hours of Work: Seven days a week, 8am to 8pm
Directorate: Doncaster Care Group - Home First Service
Location: Required to work at any location at any time throughout the duration of their contract within the RDaSH footprint, or set out under terms of their contract. Travel outside the RDaSH footprint may also be required. The base for this role at the time of advertising will be the Therapy Hub at Tickhill Road Hospital
Accountable to: The Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the jobTo provide comprehensive multi-factorial falls assessment, treatment and evidence based programme of rehabilitation to all clients who have fallen or who are worried about falling.
Triage referrals received from GPs, other health professionals and others, being aware of quality and appropriateness of referrals, and deal with these as necessary.
Independently manage a caseload without direct supervision and to be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of clinical risk.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Participate in pathway design and promotion of the service to encourage new sources and routes of referral to optimise the scope and impact of the service.
On occasions, assist the Occupational Therapists within other areas of the Home First service.
To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team within the Urgent Crisis Response Service.
About usRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-PHN-0310
Job locations: Tickhill Road Hospital, Doncaster, Balby, DN4 8QN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable- To have completed the L'APPLE course
- Post graduate courses associated with falls in the older person
- Management/Leadership qualification
ExperienceEssential- Clinical experience including at least 18 months working within community settings.
- Formal supervision of staff.
KnowledgeEssential- To have a full understanding of the current NHS issues and initiatives, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
SkillsEssential- To have an understanding of the Home First pathway.
- Competent to complete moving and handling assessments, prescribe equipment and complete plans.
- Ability to give and receive instructions to people with a variety of communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills and empathy.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
Desirable- Will have completed the L'APPLE course and have taken Occupational Therapy students.
- To have a thorough knowledge of assistive equipment to prevent falls.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
