Occupational Therapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
To 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 w...
To 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.
Rotherham 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- To have completed the L'APPLE course
- Management/Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical Occupational Therapy experience including community working
Desirable
- Formal supervision of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a full understanding of the current NHS issues and initiatives, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- 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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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