Job summary
Bank Occupational Therapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE

Salary: Depending on experience £22.96 per hour (DOE) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends

Main duties of the job
Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we are looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist to help us get there.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website: www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ OR www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the Offer an Interview scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive

Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for

• Assessment of service user needs and to develop an appropriate person centred treatment programme to meet individual needs
• Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice, reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience.
• Liaising and communicating with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Occupational Therapy Qualification

Desirable

• Training in specialist equipment assessment or provision

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
• An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
• An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance
• An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task-based adaptations
• Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education
• Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers

Desirable

• Experience in palliative, elderly, or neurological care

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: Sue Ryder
Address: Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Wheatfields House, Wood Lane, Headingley, LEEDS, LS6 2AE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sueryder.org

Contact: Recruiter Joe Machell, joseph.machell@sueryder.org

Closing date: 03 November 2026