Job summaryTo work within the Home First pathway with a view to ensuring that patients remain in their home environment.
To work in the community with patients who have long term conditions and/or palliative care needs.
To assess and treat patients whilst following the Occupational Therapy process.
Main duties of the jobTo develop and deliver specialist Occupational Therapy for people with long term conditions and palliative care needs within the community.
To work within the Doncaster Community Therapy Service to deliver the Home First model to people in the Doncaster area, to prevent hospital admissions and accelerate hospital discharges.
To assess individual patient's needs, set and implement treatment plans and long term condition management for patients linking with primary, secondary and tertiary care, using a coordinated approach.
To contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy role within the Occupational Therapy Service by working across boundaries and inter agency working.
As part of a team, initiate research based practice and monitor the quality of the service being provided.
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: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-PHN-0317
Job locations: Tickhill Road Hospital, Opal Centre, Doncaster, 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
- Management/Leadership qualification.
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable clinical Occupational Therapy experience including community working
Desirable- 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 adaptive equipment and minor adaptations
- 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
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). 
