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Bank Occupational Therapist

Sue Ryder

LEEDS, LS6 2AEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 November 2026

14 days left

Job description

Bank Occupational Therapist Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS62AE Ad Hoc hours per week £22.96 per hour (dependant on experie...

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're looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist to help us get there.

Youll 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

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

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/

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. Were 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

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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Sue Ryder

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