Occupational Therapy Support Worker

To work as part of the therapy team, providing skilled clinical, administrative and organisational support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to aid the rehabilitation of patients.

To accept patients referred by an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and to be responsible for these designated patients, planning and prioritising the caseload appropriately.

To treat patients according to set protocols, care pathways and guidelines; assessing and monitoring progress, making alterations to individual treatment programmes as required.

To work unsupervised within guidelines, reporting back patient progress and informing the referring therapist of any non-routine problems and enquiries.

Supervision of clinical activities is mainly indirect.

Please see job description for further details.

Name Kirsty Forrester Position Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email kirsty.forrester@nhs.net Phone number Shortlisting Date: 21st October 2026 Interview Date: 2nd November 2026

Job Summary We are looking for an individual who possesses strong communication skills, is able to work within a team, use his/her initiative and work flexibly. The role involves some administrative duties so applicants must be IT proficient. Successful candidates will receive regular support and supervision. Training will be in the form of joint working with experienced therapists, support workers and team training.

Applicants must have previous experience of working as an assistant in a hospital / nursing home / therapy environment and evidence this. Your application form should also detail an understanding of occupational therapy and care of patients who have had a stroke.

We actively welcome any prospective applicants to make contact to discuss the role further. Please contact Kirsty Forrester -Occupational therapy Team Lead: kirsty.forrester@nhs.net for this.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to embody The Leeds Way values placing compassion, teamwork, integrity and patient-focused care at the heart of everything we do.

What you will bring to the role - To carry out skilled assessment and treatment as assigned by a therapist, following set protocols, care pathways and guidelines.

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