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Role Introduction

Are you a newly registered Occupational Therapist ready to launch your career? Have you ever wondered whether a community-based role could be the perfect fit for you?

If you're seeking a role that offers a flexible work-life balance, the opportunity to work with patients presenting a wide variety of clinical conditions, and excellent prospects for career development and progression—then look no further.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is currently recruiting Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our Core Therapy and Active Recovery Neighbourhood Teams. These roles provide an exciting and dynamic introduction to community-based care, supporting patient flow through rapid response, admission prevention, and timely hospital discharge using a Home First approach.

Our interventions are varied and impactful, covering areas such as long-term condition management, falls prevention, urgent care to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting patients to regain independence at home. You’ll develop a broad and diverse skillset while working holistically with patients, using health coaching and self-management approaches to help them achieve their personal goals.

We’re committed to ensuring patients see the right person at the right time, and community working allows for an incredibly rich and varied caseload—truly, #No2DaysTheSame.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in your patients’ lives while developing a broad range of clinical skills. You will work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team, enhancing your knowledge and practice through regular clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professional development.

While you will be fully supported by senior therapists, you will also take responsibility for managing your own caseload—delivering holistic rehabilitation or appropriately delegating care. You’ll be encouraged to work autonomously, develop your clinical reasoning, and strengthen your collaborative working skills, all of which will support your progression within the Trust.

This role is part of a 7-day service, with working hours between 8am and 6pm. Weekend and unsocial hours attract enhanced pay. We are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance through our flexible working policy. You will be aligned to either a North or West Leeds hub, with the understanding that this is a city-wide service and occasional cross-cover may be required. We will always consider individual caring responsibilities when planning service needs and rotas.

Please note that access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Please be aware that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.