13 Occupational Therapist jobs in Dewsbury

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Pay Rate: 19.20 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 and 10:00 - 18:00

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist based in Leeds to join a respected client. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a committed team of nine Occupational Therapists, working collaboratively with professionals across Health and Social Care, including Physiotherapists, Nurses, and care staff. The team plays a vital role in supporting individuals who are not yet ready to return home following a hospital stay, with a strong focus on promoting independence and facilitating their transition back to their own homes. The Recovery Hubs are fostering a rehabilitation-focused environment, underpinned by a 24-hour therapeutic approach.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments with a strength-based, personalized approach. You will develop and implement goal-led outcome planning, work alongside support workers to ensure individuals achieve their outcomes, and regularly review progress. Additionally, you will lead discharge planning for individuals returning to their homes, perform moving and handling assessments, including risk assessments, and identify solutions to reduce risk. You will provide professional supervision and line management under a Disability Team Manager, shape and develop the service, support student education, supervise new graduate Occupational Therapists, maintain up-to-date case notes and records, and participate in training and development activities to ensure continuous professional development (CPD).

Requirements:

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven assessment skills and experience in a range of needs.
• Skills in moving and handling, including risk assessment.
• Ability to work within legislative frameworks and make recommendations for complex adaptations.
• Commitment to CPD, with half a day a month dedicated to professional development.

Core Responsibilities:

• Undertake complex Occupational Therapy and reablement assessments.
• Manage an allocated caseload, regularly monitoring and reviewing service user needs.
• Provide specialist services to remove barriers to social inclusion.
• Deliver, fit, and collect equipment as appropriate.
• Provide practice education for OT students and support less experienced team members.
• Attend regular supervision and contribute to safeguarding investigations.
• Use management information systems to maintain accurate records.

Additional Information:

• Professional supervision and line management provided by a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Opportunities for career progression and involvement in service development.
• Support for CPD, including peer groups and half a day a month dedicated to professional development.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• New 'Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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About the Company

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit an occupational therapist to join the team in our 32 bedded locked service. This is a full time 37.5 hours role however the hours are negotiable. Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.

About the Role

What you'll be doing: You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As an occupational therapist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
• Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• The role holder must hold a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, along with full BAOT membership and HCPC registration.
• They should have at least three years of experience, including a minimum of one year working within a specialized area such as addictions, neuro-rehabilitation, or eating disorders.

For more information about the role, you can email

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Pay range and compensation package

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• £38,000 / year

Equal Opportunity Statement

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Job Title: Functional Assessor (Occupational Therapist)

Location: Bradford

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £39000 with OTE up to £6,575*

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Functional Assessor (Occupational Therapist) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Bradford.

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Skills:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted HCPC registration
• Registered Occupational therapist
• Applications also welcome from NMC Registered Nurses (RN, RMN, RNLD), HCPC Registered Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme ( ,500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression
• Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
• team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with

flexible and hybrid working options.Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply:

Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

You must provide evidence of your UK right to work

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV

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Position : Senior Occupational Therapist

Care home : Ravensdale Care Home (Leeds) Copperfields Care Home (Leeds) Hillside Court Care Home (Leeds) Wykewood Care Home (Bradford)

Location : Multisi.

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Position : Senior Occupational Therapist

Care home : Ravensdale Care Home (Leeds) Copperfields Care Home (Leeds) Hillside Court Care Home (Leeds) Wykewood Care Home (Bradford)

Location : Multisi.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Huddersfield (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent full or part time considered

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. 

The Role: This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults.
This is a hybrid or remote role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and GP referral.
Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. 
For hybrid roles the candidate must be able to travel to the Huddersfield base. 

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools.

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

• Must be eligible to work in UK.

• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people.

• ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in report writing and record keeping.

Benefits:

• Pension.

• Generous Annual Leave allowance.

• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.

• Birthday day of/ day in lieu.

• Company benefits and discounts.

• Company events.

• Ongoing training and CPD.

• Clinical Supervision integral to the role.

Position: Occupational Therapist - Neurodevelopmental assessments.

Location: Harrogate (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent full and part time considered

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases.

The Role: This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and GP referral.

For hybrid roles the candidate must be able to travel to the Harrogate base. The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools.

The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. 

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

• Must be eligible to work in UK.

• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people.

• ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in report writing and record keeping.

Benefits:

• Pension.

• Generous Annual Leave allowance.

• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.

• Birthday day of/ day in lieu.

• Company benefits and discounts.

• Company events.

• Ongoing training and CPD.

• Clinical Supervision integral to the role.

Job Title: Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist)

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £39000 with OTE up to £6,575*

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Bradford.

As an experienced Registered Occupational Therapist, you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face or telephone assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted registration
• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme ( 500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
• team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime