Locala Health & Wellbeing
Clinical Specialist Occupational therapist
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Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6: £39,959-£48,117
22.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our South Kirklees Orthopaedic and Frailty team.
Locala community rehabilitation service provides high quality care to patients in their own homes, community rehabilitation facilities and care homes. We are patient centred and holistic in our approach and work with patients to maximise their independence.
The role requires a motivated and dynamic person to work within an established service, and it is essential that you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of treating patients with falls, frailty, vascular and orthopaedic conditions is essential. Good communication skills and team working are essential qualities.
There are opportunities for training within the team.
This is a community-based role so being a driver with access to a vehicle for business use is an essential requirement for the role.
We Offer
- A comprehensive induction
- Supervision
- Annual appraisal
- Opportunities to attend training as identified through the appraisal process
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Applicants need to be HCPC registered and must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role is not applicable for sponsorship.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
To discuss the role further please contact Kath Lunn at kath.lunn@locala.org.uk
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 13th October 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications
About Us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
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Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
- Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
- Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
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