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Job profile for Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapist (CDC)
Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapist (CDC)
location_on Civic Office/Hybrid 06/09/2026 Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapist (CDC)
Job reference REQ23715 Attachments attachment Benefits booklet-1 (1).docx attachment Professional 2 – job profile-1.docx attachment AP Job Role Summary.docx
Job details
Salary Grade 10, £48,227- £52,414 (pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Social Care Date posted 06/08/2026 Job reference REQ23715
Job description
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid Working
Salary Details: Grade 10, £48,227- £52,414 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary for 18 months
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Flexible working arrangements available)
Closing date: 6 September 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapist.
Become part of something amazing! We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to progress into a leadership role. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of the role Occupational Therapy play in promoting people’s wellbeing, maximising independence, and supporting people to live meaningful lives.
The post holder will:
- Provide day to day operational management and support for professionals working in the Occupational Therapy service.
- Promote best practice standards based on, up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice developments and relevant policy and legislation.
- Provide professional casework advice, expert Occupational Therapy knowledge, support and guidance to colleagues, including newly qualified Occupational Therapists, trainees and other team members and/or volunteers.
- Have excellent clinical knowledge of equipment and adaptations assessment and provision in Occupational Therapy.
- Be able to work alone and within a team.
- Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role.
- Hold appropriate qualification, BSc OT, Dip OT, or equivalent management qualification.
- Registration with Health Care Profession Council (HCPC).
The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday-Friday (no unsociable hours).
In return we will offer you:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Monday – Friday working (No bank holidays or weekends)
- HCPC professional fees paid
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- CPD and clinical supervision
- Staff reward scheme
- A supportive and innovative team culture.
We would love to have you join Team Doncaster in the future!
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting: 7th September 2026
Interview date: W/C 21st September 2026
For further information about the Occupational Therapist role please email Claire.jackson3@doncaster.gov.uk .
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .
English fluency duty under the Immigration Act (2016): As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
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