Senior Occupational Therapist

The post sits within the neurosciences occupational therapy band 6 rotation, where you'll gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialist areas, including:

acute stroke

stroke rehabilitation

critical care

neurosurgery

neurology

neuro-oncology (in-patient and out-patient)

neuro

rehabilitation

Rotations are 12 months in duration, providing the opportunity to fully integrate into teams, develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge, and contribute to ongoing service development across the wider neurosciences pathway.

Occupational Therapy is highly regarded and has a strong profile within all these clinical areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in every setting and with community system partners.

Rotations are based across the Trusts three main sites of Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.

Weekend working may be required depending on the rotation.

The neurosciences team is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based care and rehabilitation. The role requires a flexible approach and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex workload.

As a Band 6 therapist you will support the Band 7 Therapist in leading and developing the service. Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.

Interviews taking place the week commencing 9th November 2026 and will be face to face at Leeds General Infirmary.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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