Bank Occupational Therapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice,
Grove Road, Headingley, LS62AE
Ad Hoc hours per week
£22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for weekends
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.
You’ll 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
The ideal candidate would be…
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.
• 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
Minimum Essential criteria:
• HCPC registration and experience in functional assessments
• 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 criteria:
• Experience in palliative, elderly, or neurological care
• Training in specialist equipment assessment or provision
What can we offer you?
The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make.
Benefits
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 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/
OR
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. We’re 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.
Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.
